Urinate

usgb/ˈjʊrɪneɪt/
verb

To release urine from the body.

After the surgery, the patient was not able to urinate without help.
Visual representation of "urinate" - To release urine from the body.

Often appears as...

  • urinate frequently
  • urinate in the toilet
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Medical Context

Used often in medical or clinical situations to discuss bodily functions professionally.

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The nurse will ask about your ability to urinate post-surgery.
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Collocation Usage

Commonly paired with words related to frequency and place, important for expressing particular situations.

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Patients are advised to urinate in the toilet to monitor their output.
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Not Interchangeable

Can't always replace 'urinate' with its synonyms, especially in formal or medical contexts.

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During the examination, the doctor asked me to urinate into a container.
Visual representation of the word "Urinate"

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