Medicate

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛdɪˌkeɪt/

Medicate (verb)

  1. To give someone medicine to treat an illness or reduce pain.
  2. To use a drug as part of a treatment plan for a condition.
  3. To give medicine to an animal to prevent or treat sickness.

Examples

  • The nurse medicates patients after checking their symptoms.
  • Doctors medicate people to reduce pain and fever.