potentiate

verb

po·ten·ti·ate | \ pə-ˈten(t)-shē-ˌāt

potentiated; potentiating

Definition of potentiate

: to make effective or active or more effective or more active also : to augment the activity of (something, such as a drug) synergistically

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potentiation \ pə-ˌten(t)-shē-ˈā-shən

\ noun

potentiator \ pə-ˈten(t)-shē-ˌā-tər

\ noun

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Thus understood, Fascism is totalitarian, and the Fascist State — a synthesis and a unit inclusive of all values — interprets, develops, and potentiates the whole life of a people. — Joseph Loconte, National Review, "Mussolini and the End of Liberal Democracy," 25 June 2019 Head counters will quickly grasp that with the addition of Evan, the group constitutes two subsets of five members, representing the insidious number that potentiates the Hisji, whose curse is particularly diabolical and deadly. — Justin Lowe, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Head Count': Film Review," 14 June 2019

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potentiate

transitive verb

po·ten·ti·ate | \ pə-ˈten-chē-ˌāt

potentiated; potentiating

Medical Definition of potentiate

: to make effective or active or more effective or more active also : to augment the activity of (as a drug) synergistically

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