Sedate (Verb)
Meaning
Cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to; "The patient must be sedated before the operation".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The anxious patient was sedated before the procedure to minimize discomfort.
- The doctor ordered the nurse to sedate the agitated child so she could be treated safely.
- The anesthesiologist carefully sedated the elderly woman before beginning the surgery.
- The veterinarian sedated the fearful cat to perform the examination without causing stress.
- The nurse was instructed to sedate the restless patient to ensure a smooth recovery process.