Definition

To release liquid waste from the body through the urethra.

Example

After drinking a lot of water, I need to urinate frequently.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I really need to find a bathroom soon.

Why's that?

I had too much water, and now I feel like I might urinate myself.

You should hurry then; you don't want an accident!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Urinate → It is formed from "urinare" (meaning to urinate) which comes from Latin "urina" (meaning urine). The word describes the act of discharging urine from the body.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for urine, 'urina', to remember that 'urinate' means to discharge urine.

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