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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

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.

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

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

wear away (verb)
Cut away in small pieces.

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

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

fruitfully (adverb)
In a productive way.

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

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

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

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