vaccinate
Translation
to vaccinate, to inoculate, to immunise
Examples
The doctor will vaccinate the baby.
The doctor will vaccinate the baby.
It is important to vaccinate against diseases.
It is important to vaccinate against diseases.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((against sth.)) to give a vaccine to (sb.) (against sth.) They vaccinate children against measles.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inoculate, immunise
Etymology
From Latin 'vacca' meaning 'cow', as the first vaccine was derived from cowpox.
Memory Tips
Think of getting a 'vacation' from illness by getting vaccinated.