urinate

Definition

To pass urine from the body.

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin urinātus, perfect passive participle of urinō (“urinate”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), equivalent to urine + -ate. Compare French uriner.

Example Sentences

• "Our new puppy still urinates on the carpet, but we're housebreaking her."
• "Boys on their campsite should avoid urinating within 200 feet of the lake."
• "See that the bladder is emptied just before he goes to bed. Wake him once or twice during the night, and have him urinate."

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