Meaning & Definition of word "Urinate"
to
Urinate
/ˈjʊr.ɪ.neɪt/
verb:
- 1. To discharge urine from the body.
- Example: After drinking a lot of water, he felt the need to urinate frequently.
- 2. To emit urine; to pass liquid waste.
- Example: It is important to urinate regularly to help flush toxins from the body.
- 3. To release urine in a controlled manner.
- Example: The dog was trained to urinate outside on command.
- 4. To engage in the action of urination.
- Example: She excused herself to urinate after the long movie.
Etymology
From Latin 'urinare', from 'urina' meaning 'urine'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
take a leak:
To urinate.
relieve oneself:
To urinate, often used to refer to a discreet action.
answer nature's call:
To urinate.
Related Words
urination:
The act of urinating.
urinary:
Relating to urine or the organs that produce it.
urethra:
The tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.
Slang Meanings of urinate
Meaning: Pee
Example Sentence: I need to take a pee before we leave.
Meaning: Take a whiz
Example Sentence: Just let me take a whiz and I'll be right back.
Meaning: Splash some water
Example Sentence: I'm going to splash some water before we get on the road.