Origin: Latin
suffix -ate
Sedate has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:
Verb
· Adjective
Verb
1
cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
"The patient must be sedated before the operation"
2
To calm or put (a person) to sleep using a sedative drug.
Adjective
1
characterized by dignity and propriety
2
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
"a grave God-fearing man"
"a quiet sedate nature"
"as sober as a judge"
"a solemn promise"
"the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence"
3
Remaining composed and dignified, and avoiding too much activity or excitement.
Example Sentences
"The patient must be sedated before the operation"
verb
"a grave God-fearing man"
adjective
"a quiet sedate nature"
adjective
"as sober as a judge"
adjective
"a solemn promise"
adjective
"the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence"
adjective
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