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Meaning of word sedate from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to.

Example : The patient must be sedated before the operation.

Synonyms : calm, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize

Cause to be alert and energetic.

Coffee and tea stimulate me.
This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate.
arouse, brace, energise, energize, perk up, stimulate

Meaning : Characterized by dignity and propriety.

Synonyms : staid

Meaning : Dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises.

Example : 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.

Synonyms : grave, sober, solemn

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

stethoscope (noun)
A medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body.

fruitfully (adverb)
In a productive way.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.

wear away (verb)
Cut away in small pieces.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

cut short (verb)
Interrupt before its natural or planned end.

wage increase (noun)
The amount a salary is increased.

changeover (noun)
An event that results in a transformation.

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.

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