Definition

Having small, raised bumps filled with pus on the surface of the skin.

Example

The doctor examined the pustulate rash on the patient's arm.

Conversation

Did you see that dog at the park today?

Yeah, it looked so cute, but it had a lot of pustulate spots on its back.

I wonder if it's sick or just had a rough playtime.

Hopefully, it's nothing serious; those spots didn't look too good.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To develop small, raised bumps filled with pus on the skin.

Example

The skin condition caused the affected areas to pustulate.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you seen that rash on my arm?

Yeah, it looks like it might pustulate if you're not careful.

I hope it doesn't get worse than this.

Definition

To make something develop small, swollen spots filled with pus.

Example

The infection can pustulate the skin, leading to painful sores.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever had a rash that made your skin pustulate?

No, but that sounds really uncomfortable!

Yeah, it can be pretty painful if it gets bad.

Root Explanation

Pustulate → It is formed from "pustula" (from Latin, meaning blister or pimple) and the suffix "-ate" (meaning to cause or to make). The word "pustulate" refers to the process of forming pustules or blisters on the skin.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pustula' which means blister, and remember that 'pustulate' means to cause blisters or pustules to form.

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