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    inebriate

    inebriate - Dictionary definition and meaning for word inebriate

    Definition
    (noun) a chronic drinker
    Synonyms : drunk , drunkard , rummy , sot , wino
    Definition
    (verb) fill with sublime emotion
    Example Sentence
    • The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies
    • He was inebriated by his phenomenal success
    Definition
    (verb) make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
    Synonyms : intoxicate , soak
    Definition
    (verb) become drunk or drink excessively
    Synonyms : hit it up , soak , souse
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for inebriate

sounds like IN+eBEER+ate...hence drunken

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INEBRIATE sounds like "in beer ate" ~ drink beer and eat food;

inebriate = in + ebr (beer) + i + ate;i.e. i ate beer drunken.

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