verb
- to increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something
Usage: formal; often used in scientific or medical contexts
Examples
- The new drug can potentiate the effects of existing treatments.
- Alcohol may potentiate the sedative effects of certain medications.
- The researcher found that vitamin C could potentiate the absorption of iron.
- These factors work together to potentiate the risk of heart disease.
- The therapy aims to potentiate the body’s natural healing processes.
- Combining these two methods will potentiate the overall results.