Sedate ( verb , adjective )

(As a verb)

Sedate ( verb )

1. To calm or pacify; to soothe; to tranquilize.
2. To administer a sedative to.
3. To make quiet or calm.

Origin:

From latin sēdātus, past participle of sēdāre, from sēdēre ("to sit").

Examples:

1. The nurse sedated the patient before surgery.
2. The sedate pace of the small town was a nice change from the hustle and bustle of the city.
3. The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient sleep.
4. The music was so soothing it sedated the entire audience.
5. She sedated the child with a lullaby.

(As an adjective)

Sedate ( adjective )

1. To calm or pacify; to soothe; to tranquilize.
2. To administer a sedative to.
3. To make quiet or calm.

Origin:

From latin sēdātus, past participle of sēdāre, from sēdēre ("to sit").

Examples:

1. The nurse sedated the patient before surgery.
2. The sedate pace of the small town was a nice change from the hustle and bustle of the city.
3. The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient sleep.
4. The music was so soothing it sedated the entire audience.
5. She sedated the child with a lullaby.