Medicate ( verb , verb )

(As a verb)

Medicate ( verb )

1. To treat (a person or animal) with medicine or a medicine.
2. To add a medicinal substance to (a food or drink).

Origin:

From latin medicatus, past participle of medicare, from medicus "physician, doctor".

Examples:

1. The doctor medicated the patient with antibiotics.
2. It's not uncommon for people to medicate their pets with special supplements.
3. You can medicate a drink with a few drops of vanilla extract to help you sleep better.
4. After the injury, the athlete was medicated with painkillers.
5. The nurse medicated the patient before the surgery.

(As a verb)

Medicate ( verb )

1. To treat (a person or animal) with medicine or a medicine.
2. To add a medicinal substance to (a food or drink).

Origin:

From latin medicatus, past participle of medicare, from medicus "physician, doctor".

Examples:

1. The doctor medicated the patient with antibiotics.
2. It's not uncommon for people to medicate their pets with special supplements.
3. You can medicate a drink with a few drops of vanilla extract to help you sleep better.
4. After the injury, the athlete was medicated with painkillers.
5. The nurse medicated the patient before the surgery.