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to sedate
01
to give a calming substance to a person or animal, often for medical reasons or to reduce anxiety
Transitive: to sedate a person or animal
Examples
Before the surgery, the anesthesiologist will sedate the patient to ensure a painless and comfortable experience.
sedate
01
calm, quiet, and composed, often with a serious demeanor
Examples
His sedate manner during the meeting conveyed the gravity of the situation to everyone present.
02
characterized by dignity and propriety
Lexical Tree
sedation
sedative
sedate
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