Lubricate Definition

lo͝obrĭ-kāt
lubricated, lubricates, lubricating
verb
lubricated, lubricates, lubricating
To make slippery or smooth.
Webster's New World
To apply a lubricant to.
Webster's New World
To serve as a lubricant.
Webster's New World
To cause to feel cheerful and sociable by the consumption of alcohol.
I waited until he was lubricated to tell him the news.
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Origin of Lubricate

  • From Latin lubricatus, past participle of lubricare (“to make slippery"), from lubricus (“slippery").

    From Wiktionary

  • Latin lūbricāre lūbricāt- from lūbricus slippery sleubh- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Lubricate Sentence Examples

  • Once skin has been moistened, many people apply a shaving cream or foam to the surface to help lubricate and encourage an even glide.

  • You might also wish for larger drops of lyrical phrasing, at least to lubricate the singers.

  • Throat lozenges or a throat lozenges or a throat spray can alleviate a sore throat and lubricate your throat to help a cough.

  • Throat lozenges or a throat spray can alleviate a sore throat and lubricate your throat to help a cough.

  • Some binding manufacturers suggest that you lubricate your ski bindings on a regular basis.

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Words Starting With

LLULUB

Words Ending With

ETEATE

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lubricate

Words Starting With L and Ending With E

Starts With L & Ends With EStarts With LU & Ends With EStarts With L & Ends With TE

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With L9 Letter Words Ending With E