venenate
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈvɛnəˌneɪt/
KK: /ˈvɛnəˌneɪt/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that is poisoned or contains poison.
Example
The venenate fruit should not be eaten as it can cause serious illness.
Conversation
Did you hear about that plant at the park?
Yeah, I heard it’s venenate and can be dangerous.
Exactly! I can't believe people were touching it.
Right? It's better to admire it from a distance.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
toxic
poisonous
noxious
Antonyms
harmless
safe
beneficial
transitive verb
Definition
To make something poisonous or to infect it with poison.
Example
The scientist warned that the chemicals could venenate the water supply if not handled properly.
Tense Forms
Past: venenated
Past Participle: venenated
Conversation
I heard that some plants can venenate other plants nearby.
Really? I didn't know that could happen in nature.
Yeah, it's fascinating how certain species can actually poison their surroundings.
Root Explanation
Venenate → It is formed from "venenum" (meaning poison) and the suffix "-ate" (indicating to make or to cause). The word "venenate" means to make poisonous or to poison something.
Memory Tip
Think of 'venenum' which means poison — this helps you remember that 'venenate' means to make something poisonous.
Visually Confused Words
verbenate
pennate
neonate