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Ambulate (Verb)

Meaning

Walk about; not be bedridden or incapable of walking.

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

  • The doctor was pleased to see the patient ambulate after being bedridden for weeks with the broken leg.
  • After a long illness, she was finally able to ambulate without assistance from family members.
  • To aid in recovery, the physical therapist encouraged the patient to ambulate for short periods each day.
  • The elderly woman had been bedridden for years but was able to ambulate briefly with the help of her walker.
  • Following surgery, the nurse was told to help the patient ambulate to the restroom to prevent blood clots.

Related Words

  • Amble (noun)
  • Ambulatory (adjective)
  • Ambulant (adjective)
  • Ambulation (noun)
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