Definitions

1. verb

to give medical treatment or medicine to (someone or something)

“The doctor decided to medicate the patient with antibiotics to treat the infection.”

2. noun

the act of giving medical treatment or medicine to (someone or something)

“The doctor prescribed medication, which was a form of medicate for the patient’s condition.”

3. verb

to alter or modify (something) to make it more acceptable or manageable

“The government is trying to medicate the economy by introducing new policies to stimulate growth.”