urbinate

/ɜːrbɪneɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to void urine, especially in small quantities.

“The patient was asked to urinate in a cup to test her kidney function.”

2. verb

to produce or secrete a fluid, especially urine.

“The kidneys urinate excess water from the body through a process called osmoregulation.”

Synonyms

  • secrete
  • void urine

Antonyms

  • retain