suppurate (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈsʌpjəreɪt/
Definition
suppurate means to form or discharge pus. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
to suppurate a sore
The lesson showed how to suppurate in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will suppurate before translating the verb.
How to Use suppurate
- to suppurate (verb pattern)
- Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to suppurate."
- suppurate in context (usage pattern)
- Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how suppurate works in context."
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