Definition of medicate in English:

medicate

verb ˈmɛdɪkeɪtˈmɛdəˌkeɪt

[with object]

1Administer medicine or a drug to (someone)
both infants were heavily medicated to alleviate their seizures
Example sentencesExamples
- He is heavily medicated and his jumpy behaviour has caused most inmates to stay away from him.
- At least that's what I thought at first, but then I realized I was heavily medicated and not even looking at my computer monitor.
- I don't want to put her through allergy testing, but how can I safely medicate her with over-the-counter medications?
- Throughout her life, she was often required to be heavily medicated.
- For a time he was forcibly medicated, but for the past several years he has taken his drugs voluntarily.
- What gives the government the right to medicate people without their permission?
- His speech is slurred and he can hardly write and he is heavily medicated.
- Contacting physicians and obtaining orders to medicate patients for pain in a timely manner frequently was a problem.
- The doctors could not find any medical reason for them and told us we should medicate him for a few years.
- Elaine is being heavily medicated, and seems in a deeply unconscious state.
- Anticipate pain and medicate the patient before turning or repositioning.
- She is heavily medicated and they believe she will slip into a full coma and then pass away.
- He is highly medicated as the result of a childhood trauma.
- While there for a little more than a year, he was heavily medicated with barbiturates and underwent numerous electro-convulsive treatments.
- Thus, most practitioners did not appear to intentionally medicate patients for procedural pain.
- My dream journal started in July 1999 when I was heavily medicated and having some real crackers that I wanted to record for prosperity.
- In just over one year, I was medicated 11 times for upper and lower respiratory infections, and at one point I was nearly hospitalized.
- For another, he's heavily medicated with antidepressants with the main side effects of sexual dysfunction and disinterest.
- She was medicated and told that if she took the medication as directed she would never have one again.
- I'm home and I'm sick and I'm heavily medicated, so just you watch out.
Synonyms
disinfectant, germicidal, bactericidal
1. 1.1 Treat (a condition) using medicine or a drug.
  the born worrier medicates the common cold as though it were a terminal condition
  Example sentencesExamples
  I would spend the next decade convincing doctors to medicate my addiction.
  They examined me, fussed around me, changed the bandages, medicated the wounds.
  The more people who are persuaded that they have a disorder that can be medicated, the more medication the company can sell.
  Because of the media of mass communication even normal life events (like menopause) are medicated with expensive drugs.
  It seems that until recently sleeplessness was seen as a normal part of childhood, not a disorder to be medicated.
  Somewhere far off, she could hear the nurses talking to her, and feel as her ankle was prodded and treated, medicated and wrapped.
  He just doesn't agree with the rush to brand it a new mental disorder and medicate without first exploring less drastic options.
  Drug companies encourage the idea that people can diagnose and medicate medical conditions themselves.
  Synonyms
  treat, tend, attend to, cure, heal
2. 1.2usually as adjective medicated Add a medicinal substance to (a dressing or product)
  medicated shampoo
  Example sentencesExamples
  Scabies is treated with medicated cream prescribed by a doctor.
  Always check with your doctor before using special medicated skin cleansers because these may contain strong chemicals that can be harmful if they are absorbed through a baby's skin.
  Your baby's eyes will be treated with medicated drops or ointment.
  Come on then, I think I have some medicated wipes back in my dormitory.
  And we have some kind of medicated shampoo that should help too.
  Doctors treat scabies by prescribing a medicated cream or lotion to kill the mites.
  Then apply a dab of a liquid medicated cleanser - the piercer might recommend an over-the-counter option - to the area.
  A variety of creams, gels, paints and medicated plasters are available from pharmacies.
  Your dentist may cover the socket with a medicated dressing, which will be removed and replaced frequently until the socket heals.
  Seborrheic dermatitis of the external ear can be treated with medicated shampoo used for the scalp.
  ‘Oh I came prepared,’ Aidan enthused and produced a bottle of medicated pet shampoo from his back pocket and passed it to Adele.
  It consists of introducing medicated oily substances into the colon to be retained and absorbed by the whole body.
  If your child is 2 years old or under, you should not use medicated lice treatments.
  If careful cleaning and hygiene has not helped you may be prescribed medicated tablets or lozenges, which should be sucked slowly.
  More than 70 percent of our nation's drinking water is medicated to treat the teeth, according to figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
  Once infestation is confirmed it can be treated at home either using wet combing with conditioner, or medicated lotions, combined with a special nit comb available from pharmacies.
  Sometimes doctors prescribe a medicated cream or pills to treat difficult warts.
  Then use the medicated shampoo 2 or 3 times a week to keep dandruff away.
  It can be taken by mouth or as a medicated shampoo.
  Always talk to your health care provider before using any medicated creams or ointments to treat skin problems.

Derivatives

medicative

adjective ˈmɛdɪkətɪvˈmɛdəˌkeɪdɪv

If you are insulin dependent, ask for special diet and medicative instructions.
Example sentencesExamples
- These factors in themselves have a medicative (allergy, asthma and other respiratory disorders) and tranquillising effect.
- In retrospective surveys on their medicative process, throughout the therapy only 3 outpatients were recognized as the non-compliant cases.
- According to their effect on human body, the compounds can be divided into two groups: nutrients and medicative ingredients.
- Epidural blocks are one form of medicative relief for this pain.

Origin

Early 17th century: from Latin medicat- 'treated', from the verb medicari 'administer remedies to', from medicus (see medic¹).

Rhymes

dedicate, predicate

Definition of medicate in US English:

medicate

verbˈmedəˌkātˈmɛdəˌkeɪt

[with object]

1Administer medicine or a drug to (someone)
both infants were heavily medicated to alleviate their seizures
Example sentencesExamples
- Throughout her life, she was often required to be heavily medicated.
- My dream journal started in July 1999 when I was heavily medicated and having some real crackers that I wanted to record for prosperity.
- Elaine is being heavily medicated, and seems in a deeply unconscious state.
- His speech is slurred and he can hardly write and he is heavily medicated.
- He is highly medicated as the result of a childhood trauma.
- Thus, most practitioners did not appear to intentionally medicate patients for procedural pain.
- She is heavily medicated and they believe she will slip into a full coma and then pass away.
- The doctors could not find any medical reason for them and told us we should medicate him for a few years.
- Anticipate pain and medicate the patient before turning or repositioning.
- While there for a little more than a year, he was heavily medicated with barbiturates and underwent numerous electro-convulsive treatments.
- At least that's what I thought at first, but then I realized I was heavily medicated and not even looking at my computer monitor.
- For a time he was forcibly medicated, but for the past several years he has taken his drugs voluntarily.
- In just over one year, I was medicated 11 times for upper and lower respiratory infections, and at one point I was nearly hospitalized.
- He is heavily medicated and his jumpy behaviour has caused most inmates to stay away from him.
- She was medicated and told that if she took the medication as directed she would never have one again.
- What gives the government the right to medicate people without their permission?
- I'm home and I'm sick and I'm heavily medicated, so just you watch out.
- Contacting physicians and obtaining orders to medicate patients for pain in a timely manner frequently was a problem.
- For another, he's heavily medicated with antidepressants with the main side effects of sexual dysfunction and disinterest.
- I don't want to put her through allergy testing, but how can I safely medicate her with over-the-counter medications?
Synonyms
disinfectant, germicidal, bactericidal
1. 1.1 Treat (a condition) using medicine or a drug.
  Example sentencesExamples
  Somewhere far off, she could hear the nurses talking to her, and feel as her ankle was prodded and treated, medicated and wrapped.
  Because of the media of mass communication even normal life events (like menopause) are medicated with expensive drugs.
  They examined me, fussed around me, changed the bandages, medicated the wounds.
  Drug companies encourage the idea that people can diagnose and medicate medical conditions themselves.
  It seems that until recently sleeplessness was seen as a normal part of childhood, not a disorder to be medicated.
  I would spend the next decade convincing doctors to medicate my addiction.
  The more people who are persuaded that they have a disorder that can be medicated, the more medication the company can sell.
  He just doesn't agree with the rush to brand it a new mental disorder and medicate without first exploring less drastic options.
  Synonyms
  treat, tend, attend to, cure, heal
2. 1.2 Add a medicinal substance to (a dressing or product)
  medicated shampoo
  Example sentencesExamples
  It can be taken by mouth or as a medicated shampoo.
  Sometimes doctors prescribe a medicated cream or pills to treat difficult warts.
  Your dentist may cover the socket with a medicated dressing, which will be removed and replaced frequently until the socket heals.
  More than 70 percent of our nation's drinking water is medicated to treat the teeth, according to figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
  Scabies is treated with medicated cream prescribed by a doctor.
  It consists of introducing medicated oily substances into the colon to be retained and absorbed by the whole body.
  Seborrheic dermatitis of the external ear can be treated with medicated shampoo used for the scalp.
  If careful cleaning and hygiene has not helped you may be prescribed medicated tablets or lozenges, which should be sucked slowly.
  Always check with your doctor before using special medicated skin cleansers because these may contain strong chemicals that can be harmful if they are absorbed through a baby's skin.
  Once infestation is confirmed it can be treated at home either using wet combing with conditioner, or medicated lotions, combined with a special nit comb available from pharmacies.
  And we have some kind of medicated shampoo that should help too.
  Doctors treat scabies by prescribing a medicated cream or lotion to kill the mites.
  Then use the medicated shampoo 2 or 3 times a week to keep dandruff away.
  Come on then, I think I have some medicated wipes back in my dormitory.
  ‘Oh I came prepared,’ Aidan enthused and produced a bottle of medicated pet shampoo from his back pocket and passed it to Adele.
  Your baby's eyes will be treated with medicated drops or ointment.
  Then apply a dab of a liquid medicated cleanser - the piercer might recommend an over-the-counter option - to the area.
  Always talk to your health care provider before using any medicated creams or ointments to treat skin problems.
  If your child is 2 years old or under, you should not use medicated lice treatments.
  A variety of creams, gels, paints and medicated plasters are available from pharmacies.

Origin

Early 17th century: from Latin medicat- ‘treated’, from the verb medicari ‘administer remedies to’, from medicus (see medic).

单词	medicate
释义	Definition of medicate in English: medicate verb ˈmɛdɪkeɪtˈmɛdəˌkeɪt [with object] 1Administer medicine or a drug to (someone) both infants were heavily medicated to alleviate their seizures Example sentencesExamples He is heavily medicated and his jumpy behaviour has caused most inmates to stay away from him. At least that's what I thought at first, but then I realized I was heavily medicated and not even looking at my computer monitor. I don't want to put her through allergy testing, but how can I safely medicate her with over-the-counter medications? Throughout her life, she was often required to be heavily medicated. For a time he was forcibly medicated, but for the past several years he has taken his drugs voluntarily. What gives the government the right to medicate people without their permission? His speech is slurred and he can hardly write and he is heavily medicated. Contacting physicians and obtaining orders to medicate patients for pain in a timely manner frequently was a problem. The doctors could not find any medical reason for them and told us we should medicate him for a few years. Elaine is being heavily medicated, and seems in a deeply unconscious state. Anticipate pain and medicate the patient before turning or repositioning. She is heavily medicated and they believe she will slip into a full coma and then pass away. He is highly medicated as the result of a childhood trauma. While there for a little more than a year, he was heavily medicated with barbiturates and underwent numerous electro-convulsive treatments. Thus, most practitioners did not appear to intentionally medicate patients for procedural pain. My dream journal started in July 1999 when I was heavily medicated and having some real crackers that I wanted to record for prosperity. In just over one year, I was medicated 11 times for upper and lower respiratory infections, and at one point I was nearly hospitalized. For another, he's heavily medicated with antidepressants with the main side effects of sexual dysfunction and disinterest. She was medicated and told that if she took the medication as directed she would never have one again. I'm home and I'm sick and I'm heavily medicated, so just you watch out. Synonyms disinfectant, germicidal, bactericidal 1.1 Treat (a condition) using medicine or a drug. the born worrier medicates the common cold as though it were a terminal condition Example sentencesExamples I would spend the next decade convincing doctors to medicate my addiction. They examined me, fussed around me, changed the bandages, medicated the wounds. The more people who are persuaded that they have a disorder that can be medicated, the more medication the company can sell. Because of the media of mass communication even normal life events (like menopause) are medicated with expensive drugs. It seems that until recently sleeplessness was seen as a normal part of childhood, not a disorder to be medicated. Somewhere far off, she could hear the nurses talking to her, and feel as her ankle was prodded and treated, medicated and wrapped. He just doesn't agree with the rush to brand it a new mental disorder and medicate without first exploring less drastic options. Drug companies encourage the idea that people can diagnose and medicate medical conditions themselves. Synonyms treat, tend, attend to, cure, heal 1.2usually as adjective medicated Add a medicinal substance to (a dressing or product) medicated shampoo Example sentencesExamples Scabies is treated with medicated cream prescribed by a doctor. Always check with your doctor before using special medicated skin cleansers because these may contain strong chemicals that can be harmful if they are absorbed through a baby's skin. Your baby's eyes will be treated with medicated drops or ointment. Come on then, I think I have some medicated wipes back in my dormitory. And we have some kind of medicated shampoo that should help too. Doctors treat scabies by prescribing a medicated cream or lotion to kill the mites. Then apply a dab of a liquid medicated cleanser - the piercer might recommend an over-the-counter option - to the area. A variety of creams, gels, paints and medicated plasters are available from pharmacies. Your dentist may cover the socket with a medicated dressing, which will be removed and replaced frequently until the socket heals. Seborrheic dermatitis of the external ear can be treated with medicated shampoo used for the scalp. ‘Oh I came prepared,’ Aidan enthused and produced a bottle of medicated pet shampoo from his back pocket and passed it to Adele. It consists of introducing medicated oily substances into the colon to be retained and absorbed by the whole body. If your child is 2 years old or under, you should not use medicated lice treatments. If careful cleaning and hygiene has not helped you may be prescribed medicated tablets or lozenges, which should be sucked slowly. More than 70 percent of our nation's drinking water is medicated to treat the teeth, according to figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Once infestation is confirmed it can be treated at home either using wet combing with conditioner, or medicated lotions, combined with a special nit comb available from pharmacies. Sometimes doctors prescribe a medicated cream or pills to treat difficult warts. Then use the medicated shampoo 2 or 3 times a week to keep dandruff away. It can be taken by mouth or as a medicated shampoo. Always talk to your health care provider before using any medicated creams or ointments to treat skin problems. Derivatives medicative adjective ˈmɛdɪkətɪvˈmɛdəˌkeɪdɪv If you are insulin dependent, ask for special diet and medicative instructions. Example sentencesExamples These factors in themselves have a medicative (allergy, asthma and other respiratory disorders) and tranquillising effect. In retrospective surveys on their medicative process, throughout the therapy only 3 outpatients were recognized as the non-compliant cases. According to their effect on human body, the compounds can be divided into two groups: nutrients and medicative ingredients. Epidural blocks are one form of medicative relief for this pain. Origin Early 17th century: from Latin medicat- 'treated', from the verb medicari 'administer remedies to', from medicus (see medic¹). Rhymes dedicate, predicate Definition of medicate in US English: medicate verbˈmedəˌkātˈmɛdəˌkeɪt [with object] 1Administer medicine or a drug to (someone) both infants were heavily medicated to alleviate their seizures Example sentencesExamples Throughout her life, she was often required to be heavily medicated. My dream journal started in July 1999 when I was heavily medicated and having some real crackers that I wanted to record for prosperity. Elaine is being heavily medicated, and seems in a deeply unconscious state. His speech is slurred and he can hardly write and he is heavily medicated. He is highly medicated as the result of a childhood trauma. Thus, most practitioners did not appear to intentionally medicate patients for procedural pain. She is heavily medicated and they believe she will slip into a full coma and then pass away. The doctors could not find any medical reason for them and told us we should medicate him for a few years. Anticipate pain and medicate the patient before turning or repositioning. While there for a little more than a year, he was heavily medicated with barbiturates and underwent numerous electro-convulsive treatments. At least that's what I thought at first, but then I realized I was heavily medicated and not even looking at my computer monitor. For a time he was forcibly medicated, but for the past several years he has taken his drugs voluntarily. In just over one year, I was medicated 11 times for upper and lower respiratory infections, and at one point I was nearly hospitalized. He is heavily medicated and his jumpy behaviour has caused most inmates to stay away from him. She was medicated and told that if she took the medication as directed she would never have one again. What gives the government the right to medicate people without their permission? I'm home and I'm sick and I'm heavily medicated, so just you watch out. Contacting physicians and obtaining orders to medicate patients for pain in a timely manner frequently was a problem. For another, he's heavily medicated with antidepressants with the main side effects of sexual dysfunction and disinterest. I don't want to put her through allergy testing, but how can I safely medicate her with over-the-counter medications? Synonyms disinfectant, germicidal, bactericidal 1.1 Treat (a condition) using medicine or a drug. Example sentencesExamples Somewhere far off, she could hear the nurses talking to her, and feel as her ankle was prodded and treated, medicated and wrapped. Because of the media of mass communication even normal life events (like menopause) are medicated with expensive drugs. They examined me, fussed around me, changed the bandages, medicated the wounds. Drug companies encourage the idea that people can diagnose and medicate medical conditions themselves. It seems that until recently sleeplessness was seen as a normal part of childhood, not a disorder to be medicated. I would spend the next decade convincing doctors to medicate my addiction. The more people who are persuaded that they have a disorder that can be medicated, the more medication the company can sell. He just doesn't agree with the rush to brand it a new mental disorder and medicate without first exploring less drastic options. Synonyms treat, tend, attend to, cure, heal 1.2 Add a medicinal substance to (a dressing or product) medicated shampoo Example sentencesExamples It can be taken by mouth or as a medicated shampoo. Sometimes doctors prescribe a medicated cream or pills to treat difficult warts. Your dentist may cover the socket with a medicated dressing, which will be removed and replaced frequently until the socket heals. More than 70 percent of our nation's drinking water is medicated to treat the teeth, according to figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Scabies is treated with medicated cream prescribed by a doctor. It consists of introducing medicated oily substances into the colon to be retained and absorbed by the whole body. Seborrheic dermatitis of the external ear can be treated with medicated shampoo used for the scalp. If careful cleaning and hygiene has not helped you may be prescribed medicated tablets or lozenges, which should be sucked slowly. Always check with your doctor before using special medicated skin cleansers because these may contain strong chemicals that can be harmful if they are absorbed through a baby's skin. Once infestation is confirmed it can be treated at home either using wet combing with conditioner, or medicated lotions, combined with a special nit comb available from pharmacies. And we have some kind of medicated shampoo that should help too. Doctors treat scabies by prescribing a medicated cream or lotion to kill the mites. Then use the medicated shampoo 2 or 3 times a week to keep dandruff away. Come on then, I think I have some medicated wipes back in my dormitory. ‘Oh I came prepared,’ Aidan enthused and produced a bottle of medicated pet shampoo from his back pocket and passed it to Adele. Your baby's eyes will be treated with medicated drops or ointment. Then apply a dab of a liquid medicated cleanser - the piercer might recommend an over-the-counter option - to the area. Always talk to your health care provider before using any medicated creams or ointments to treat skin problems. If your child is 2 years old or under, you should not use medicated lice treatments. A variety of creams, gels, paints and medicated plasters are available from pharmacies. Origin Early 17th century: from Latin medicat- ‘treated’, from the verb medicari ‘administer remedies to’, from medicus (see medic).
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