vaccinate
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈvæksɪneɪt/
KK: /ˈvæksɪneɪt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To receive a vaccine to protect against a disease.
Example
Many people choose to vaccinate to stay healthy.
Tense Forms
Past: vaccinated
Past Participle: vaccinated
Conversation
Have you heard about the new clinic where they vaccinate pets?
No, I didn't! That sounds great for pet owners.
Yeah, I think it's important to vaccinate them regularly.
Absolutely! It keeps them healthy and safe.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
immunize
inoculate
protect
Antonyms
infect
endanger
expose
transitive verb
Definition
To give someone a vaccine to protect them from a disease.
Example
The doctor will vaccinate the children against measles.
Tense Forms
Past: vaccinated
Past Participle: vaccinated
Conversation
Did you hear about the new clinics that vaccinate kids for free now?
Yeah, I read about that! It's such a great initiative.
I think it's important to make sure everyone gets vaccinated.
Root Explanation
Vaccinate → It is formed from "vaccinus" (meaning from cows, derived from "vacca" meaning cow in Latin) and the suffix "-ate" (indicating to make or to cause). The word "vaccinate" refers to the act of making someone immune by using a substance derived from cowpox, historically used in vaccination against smallpox.
Memory Tip
Think of the Latin word for cow, 'vacca', which connects to the idea of using cowpox to create immunity. This helps you remember that 'vaccinate' means to make someone immune.
Visually Confused Words
revaccinate
invaccinate
acclinate
unvaccinated
prevaccinate
vaticinate
vaginate
vacate