1. gives a sedative drug to someone to make them calm or sleepy
Usage: medical context
2. makes someone or something calm and quiet

Examples

• The doctor sedates the patient before surgery.
• The anesthesiologist sedates patients who are anxious about procedures.
• The medication sedates him within minutes.
• She sedates the crying baby with gentle rocking.
• The warm bath sedates her nerves after a stressful day.
• The veterinarian sedates the aggressive dog for examination.