immunize
Translation
to immunize, to vaccinate
Examples
We need to immunize children against common diseases.
We need to immunize children against common diseases.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((against sth.)) to protect (sb.) from a disease Doctors immunize babies against measles.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vaccinate, inoculate, protect
Etymology
From 'immune' plus the verb-forming suffix '-ize', meaning 'to make immune'.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ize' means 'to make' or 'to cause to be'. So, 'to immunize' is literally 'to make immune'.