Sedate
/sɪˈdeɪt/noun
To calm or tranquilize; to make someone or something quiet or inactive.
Did you know?The root of 'sedate' is linked to ancient practices of calming the mind, often used in rituals to connect with the divine or the subconscious.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
sedare
“to calm or put to rest”
12th Century
Old French
sedat
“calm, quiet, tranquil”
14th Century
Middle English
sedate
“to calm or quiet, especially in a formal manner”
Modern English
English
sedate
“to make calm or tranquil, often used in medical contexts”