SEDATE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The patient must be sedated before the operation
    Hypernyms(s) sedate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) Derived(s)

SEDATE as ADJECTIVE

  1. Meaning
    • characterized by dignity and propriety
    Synonym(s) Similar To
  2. Meaning
    • dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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
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