urinate

verb

uri·​nate ˈyər-ə-ˌnāt How to pronounce urinate (audio)
ˈyu̇r-
urinated; urinating

intransitive verb

: to discharge urine : micturate

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Signs of dehydration include having a dry mouth, urinating and sweating less than usual, having dark-colored urine, and feeling dizzy.2 In severe cases, dehydration can cause life-threatening complications like a drop in blood pressure, a fast heart rate (tachycardia), and possibly death. Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Dec. 2024 It is usually diagnosed during puberty when an adolescent girl presents with abdominal or pelvic pain and difficulty urinating but has no menstrual period. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2024 Pregnancy is associated with hormonal fluctuations across the three trimesters, which can lead to fatigue, drowsiness, and the frequent need to urinate at night, Drerup added. Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024 Symptoms during late-stage IgAN include sleep problems, difficulty with memory, loss of appetite, and trouble urinating. Mark Gurarie, Health, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for urinate 

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of urinate was in 1599

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“Urinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urinate. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

urinate

verb
uri·​nate ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌnāt How to pronounce urinate (audio)
urinated; urinating
: to release or give off urine
urination noun

Medical Definition

urinate

intransitive verb
uri·​nate ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌnāt How to pronounce urinate (audio)
urinated; urinating
: to discharge urine : micturate

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