medicate (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈmɛdɪkeɪt/
Definition
To treat a person or an illness with medicine.
Examples
The doctor decided to medicate the patient for their chronic pain.
It's important to medicate a fever if it gets too high, especially in children.
Some people prefer to medicate with natural remedies rather than pharmaceutical drugs.
How to Use medicate
- medicate with (prepositional phrase)
- To use a particular type of medicine or substance for treatment. — "He chose to medicate with herbal remedies rather than conventional drugs."
- medicate for (prepositional phrase)
- To treat a specific illness or symptom with medicine. — "She was medicated for her severe allergies during the spring."
- be medicated (collocation)
- To be under the influence of medication or receiving medical treatment. — "The patient felt much calmer after being medicated for anxiety."
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