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English verb: ligate

1. ligate (contact) join letters in a ligature when writing


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)bring together, join

2. ligate (change) bind chemically


SamplesThe enzyme ligated.


Pattern of useSomething ----s


Broader (hypernym)bind


Domain categorychemical science, chemistry

3. ligate (body) bind with a bandage or ligature


SamplesLigate the artery.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)bandage


Domain categorysurgery









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