vaccinate — to give someone a vaccine to protect them against a disease
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give someone a vaccine to protect them against a disease
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvæksɪneɪt/
Example Sentences
- My mom still reminds me to vaccinate my houseplants against pests, even though that's not how it works.
- The doctor will vaccinate you against measles during your visit.
- We need to vaccinate all pets before the summer camping trip.
vaccinate
VERB[/ˈvæksɪneɪt/]
to give someone a vaccine to protect them against a disease
The town was vaccinated just before the outbreak spread through it.
The children were vaccinated before the virus could find a vulnerable target.
The city stayed vaccinated as part of the routine — helping everyone avoid another quarantine.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin vacca meaning 'cow'. The term was coined in the late 18th century by Edward Jenner, who pioneered vaccination using cowpox virus extracted from cattle to prevent smallpox, establishing the first successful vaccine.
Breakdown
vacca- (cow) + -inate (verb suffix forming causative verbs, meaning 'to treat or inoculate with')
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📝Examples
“My mom still reminds me to vaccinate my houseplants against pests, even though that's not how it works.”
“The doctor will vaccinate you against measles during your visit.”
“We need to vaccinate all pets before the summer camping trip.”
“He's so afraid of needles that he tried to vaccinate himself by drinking hand sanitizer.”
“Healthcare workers must be vaccinated against hepatitis B.”
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