Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
contract-a-disease
phrase
/kənˈtrækt ə dɪˈziːz/
Definition
To catch or develop a disease.
Examples
- Many people contract diseases during travel to areas with poor sanitation.
- It is important to take precautions to avoid contracting diseases, especially during flu season.
Meaning
When a person becomes infected or is affected by a disease, they are said to have contracted that disease.
Synonyms
- catch a disease
- become infected
- come down with a disease
