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potentiate

verb

/poʊˈtɛnʃiˌeɪt/

Meaning

To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.

Caffeine can potentiate the effects of some medicines.

enhance, strengthen, boost, amplify

weaken, diminish, reduce

potentiate effect, potentiate action, potentiate response

to state something as true, often without proof; to demand ownership or right

to leave or give up a place, seat, or position

To make insulting or mocking remarks; to taunt.

to make an idea or principle clear by explaining it in detail

to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully

to increase in size or volume, often due to internal pressure or emotional intensity