potentiate

verb

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po·ten·ti·ate | \ pə-ˈten(t)-shē-ˌāt

potentiated; potentiating

Definition of potentiate

transitive verb

: to make effective or active or more effective or more active also : to augment the activity of (something, such as a drug) synergistically

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Other Words from potentiate

potentiation \ pə-ˌten(t)-shē-ˈā-shən

\ noun

potentiator \ pə-ˈten(t)-shē-ˌā-tər

\ noun

Examples of potentiate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web When left untreated, mental illness can potentiate physical conditions like heart disease, resulting in even more expensive treatment needs. — Liat Jarkon, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2020 Thus understood, Fascism is totalitarian, and the Fascist State — a synthesis and a unit inclusive of all values — interprets, develops, and potentiates the whole life of a people. — Joseph Loconte, National Review, 25 June 2019 Head counters will quickly grasp that with the addition of Evan, the group constitutes two subsets of five members, representing the insidious number that potentiates the Hisji, whose curse is particularly diabolical and deadly. — Justin Lowe, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 June 2019

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