Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hospitalize
verb
/ˈhɒspɪtəˌlaɪz/
Definition
To admit someone to a hospital for medical treatment.
Examples
- The doctor decided to hospitalize the patient for further observation.
- After the accident, they had to hospitalize him for several days.
- The hospital will hospitalize anyone who needs specialized treatment.
Meaning
To place a person in a hospital for care, usually due to illness or injury.
Synonyms
- admit
- treat
- care for
