vade

/veɪd/

Definitions

1. verb

to walk or go through something, especially a difficult or unpleasant situation

“She had to vade through the crowded streets to get to work on time.”

2. noun

a passage or a route, especially one that is difficult to navigate

“The guidebook warned of a treacherous vade through the mountainous terrain.”

3. noun

a Latin term used in medical prescriptions, meaning ‘to take’ or ‘to take a dose of’

“The doctor instructed the patient to vade the medication as directed.”

Synonyms

  • navigate
  • pass through

Antonyms

  • avoid
  • escape