medicate
1 synonym for medicate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To give medicine to someone, or to treat a condition with drugs.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
How to use medicate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
heavily medicated
medicate a patient
self-medicate
Etymology
From Latin medicāre ("to heal, cure"), related to medicus ("physician").
Full origin of medicate →Frequently asked questions
What does “medicate” mean?
The word “medicate” means to give medicine to someone, or to treat a condition with drugs. In plain terms, to treat with medicine, or to be under such treatment.
How do you pronounce “medicate”?
“Medicate” is pronounced MEH-dih-kayt (/ˈmɛdɪkeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “medicate” in a sentence?
Here is “medicate” used in a sentence: “The vet medicated the dog to control its pain after surgery.”
What part of speech is “medicate”?
“Medicate” is a verb.
Where does the word “medicate” come from?
The word “medicate” comes from Latin. From Latin medicāre ("to heal, cure"), related to medicus ("physician").
