medicate
Etymology

From , past participle of medicō; Equivalent to .

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˈmɛdɪkeɪt/
Verb

medicate (medicates, present participle medicating; simple past and past participle medicated)

  1. (transitive) To prescribe or administer medication to.
  2. (transitive, of a substance) To have a medicinal or healing effect on a person, body part, or ailment; to act on.
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