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English adjective: sedate | |||
| 1. | sedate characterized by dignity and propriety | ||
| Synonyms | staid | ||
| Similar | decorous | ||
| Antonyms | indecorous, indelicate | ||
| 2. | sedate dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises | ||
| Samples | A grave God-fearing man. A quiet sedate nature. As sober as a judge. A solemn promise. The judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence. | ||
| Synonyms | grave, sober, solemn | ||
| Similar | serious | ||
| Antonyms | frivolous | ||
English verb: sedate | |||
| 1. | sedate (body) cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to | ||
| Samples | The patient must be sedated before the operation. | ||
| Synonyms | calm, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | affect | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | hypnotise, hypnotize, mesmerise, mesmerize | ||
| Antonyms | energize, energise, perk up, arouse, brace, stimulate | ||
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