intoxicate

pronunciation

How to pronounce intoxicate in British English: UK [ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt]word uk audio image

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  • Verb:
    fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
    make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
    have an intoxicating effect on, of a drug

Word Origin

intoxicate (v.)
"to poison," mid-15c., from Medieval Latin intoxicatus, past participle of intoxicare "to poison," from Latin in- "in" (see in- (2)) + toxicare "to poison," from toxicum "poison" (see toxic). Meaning "make drunk" first recorded 1570s. Related: Intoxicated; intoxicating.

Example

1. Romance me , intoxicate me , seduce me .
2. Wine does not intoxicate men ; men intoxicate themselves .
3. He does not drink at all , a little wine may intoxicate him .
4. The heavenly fragrance of some flowers can intoxicate anyone .
5. The best moments of your life intoxicate you like the red wine .

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