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urinate

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Urinate (verb) means to release urine from the body.

verb

To release urine from the body.

"The dog needed to urinate after the long car ride."

How to use urinate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe formal or medical way of saying "to pee."

When to use it

More formal/clinical than "pee" or "wee," typically used in medical or polite contexts.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Third person singular: urinates
Past tense: urinated

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Etymology

From Medieval Latin urinātus, from urinō, "to urinate," built on the root of "urine."

Origin: Medieval Latin

Synonyms

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Rhymes for urinate

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of urinate?

"urinate" (verb) means to release urine from the body.

What is another word for urinate?

Other words for "urinate" include make, pee, wee, puddle, piddle, pee-pee.

How do you use urinate in a sentence?

Example: "The dog needed to urinate after the long car ride."

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