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embrocate

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /ˈembro.ʊk.eɪt/
    • /ˈem.brəʊk.eɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /ˈembro.ʊk.eɪt/

Definitions of embrocate word

  • noun embrocate (medicine, transitive) To moisten and rub (a diseased part) with a liquid substance, as with spirit, oil, etc., by means of a cloth or sponge. 1
  • verb embrocate to apply a liniment or lotion to (a part of the body) 0
  • verb transitive embrocate to moisten and rub (a part of the body) with an oil, liniment, etc. 0
  • verb embrocate (Transitive Verb) (medicine) To moisten and rub (a diseased part) with a liquid substance, as with spirit, oil, etc., by means of a cloth or sponge. 0

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Parts of speech for Embrocate

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

embrocate popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for embrocate

verb embrocate

  • bless — When someone such as a priest blesses people or things, he asks for God's favour and protection for them.
  • consecrate — When a building, place, or object is consecrated, it is officially declared to be holy. When a person is consecrated, they are officially declared to be a bishop.
  • daub — When you daub a substance such as mud or paint on something, you spread it on that thing in a rough or careless way.
  • grease — the melted or rendered fat of animals, especially when in a soft state.
  • hallow — to make holy; sanctify; consecrate.

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