potentiate
🇺🇸
/pəˈtɛnʃiˌet/
🇬🇧
/pə'tenʃɪeɪt/
verb
B2
To make something work better or have a stronger effect.
The new medication was designed to potentiate the immune system's response to the virus, making it fight off the infection more effectively.
C1
In medicine, to make a drug work better by using another substance with it.
The doctor prescribed a medication that potentiates the painkiller, allowing for a lower dose to be used while still relieving pain.
translation
To make something work better or have a stronger effect.; In medicine, to make a drug work better by using another substance with it.
Word Forms
Perfect
potentiated
Progressive
potentiating
3rd Present
potentiates
Past
potentiated