Meaning & Definition of word "Urinate"

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    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.