intubate
4 synonyms for intubate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To insert a breathing tube into someone's airway, usually to help them breathe.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use intubate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
intubate a patient
rapidly intubate
Etymology
From in- + tube + -ate; first recorded around 1612.
Full origin of intubate →Frequently asked questions
What does “intubate” mean?
The word “intubate” means to insert a breathing tube into someone's airway, usually to help them breathe. In plain terms, to put a tube down someone's throat, usually into the windpipe, to help them breathe.
How do you pronounce “intubate”?
“Intubate” is pronounced IHNT-shuu-bayt (/ˈɪntʃʊbeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “intubate” in a sentence?
Here is “intubate” used in a sentence: “The paramedics had to intubate the patient at the scene of the accident.”
What part of speech is “intubate”?
“Intubate” is a verb.
Where does the word “intubate” come from?
The word “intubate” dates back to around 1612. From in- + tube + -ate; first recorded around 1612.
