Definition

To tie or bind something using a special type of connection or band.

Example

The surgeon had to ligate the blood vessels during the operation.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how the doctor had to ligate that artery during the surgery?

Yeah, I read about that; it sounded really intense!

It's amazing how they can ligate so precisely without any mistakes.

Absolutely! It takes a lot of skill and training to do that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ligate → It is formed from "ligare" (meaning to bind or tie). The word "ligate" means to bind or tie something, often in a medical or surgical context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'binding' ('ligare') something together when you hear 'ligate'.

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