Vaccinate (verb)

To administer a vaccine to an individual in order to protect them from a specific disease.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word "vacca" which means "cow", referring to cowpox which was used to protect against smallpox.

Examples:

1. The government is making an effort to vaccinate the entire population against COVID-19.
2. It is important to vaccinate children to protect them from serious diseases.
3. Herd immunity can be achieved by vaccinating a sufficient number of individuals in a population.
4. He was advised to get vaccinated before traveling to a high-risk area.
5. Vaccination has helped to eradicate many diseases, such as smallpox and polio.