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Dope (Verb)

Add impurities to (a semiconductor) in order to produce or modify its properties; "The resistors have been doped".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The semiconductors were doped with boron to increase their electrical conductivity.
In the production process, the silicon was doped with phosphorus to create a p-type material.
To enhance the transistor's performance, the base region had been doped with a small amount of arsenic.
Silicon wafers were doped with a precise amount of gallium to enable the manufacture of high-speed electronic devices.
During the manufacturing process, the germanium crystals were doped with varying amounts of indium.

Take drugs to improve one's athletic performance.

Verbs of eating and drinking.

Several athletes were caught and disqualified for trying to dope during the championship.
Doping, the deliberate act of ingesting performance-enhancing substances, has been a major issue in the sports world.
She was tempted to dope but ultimately decided it wasn't worth the risk to her health and career.
If he's doping, that would explain how he's been achieving such incredible results.
The strict penalties in place have not stopped some athletes from attempting to dope in secret.

Give a narcotic to; "The athletes were dope by the coach before the race".

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

The tourists were seriously injured as the doctor had to dope them to alleviate the pain.
It's been alleged that the horses were doped by their owners before the big racing event.
A few athletes confessed that they were doped by their coaches before the marathon.
She doped her insomnia patient with a strong sedative to ensure a peaceful sleep.
The nurse doped the elderly woman to relieve her of severe discomfort due to her sickness.