Embrocate

Pronunciation: /ˈɛmbrəˌkeɪt/

Definitions of embrocate

verb to rub a liquid into the skin to relieve pain or stiffness

Example Sentences

A1 She embrocated her sore muscles with a soothing cream.

A2 The nurse gently embrocated the patient's back with a warming ointment.

B1 Athletes often embrocate their legs before a race to prevent cramps.

B2 The massage therapist recommended embrocating the injured area with a healing balm.

C1 He embrocated his chest with a menthol rub to relieve congestion from a cold.

C2 The traditional healer used herbs to embrocate the affected area and promote healing.

Examples of embrocate in a Sentence

formal The doctor recommended that I embrocate the ointment on my sore muscles.

informal I always embrocate this cream on my skin for a smooth finish.

slang I saw her embrocate that lotion like there was no tomorrow.

figurative He tried to embrocate his way out of trouble by offering excuses.

Grammatical Forms of embrocate

• past tense: embrocated
• plural: embrocates
• comparative: more embrocating
• superlative: most embrocating
• present tense: embrocates
• future tense: will embrocate
• perfect tense: has embrocated
• continuous tense: is embrocating
• singular: embrocate
• positive degree: embrocate
• infinitive: to embrocate
• gerund: embrocating
• participle: embrocating

Origin and Evolution of embrocate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'embrocate' originated from the Latin word 'embrocatus', which means to anoint or to moisten.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the act of rubbing a liquid onto the skin as a medical treatment, the word 'embrocate' has evolved to also include the application of oils or lotions for massage purposes.