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Inebriate Definition & Meaning

inebriate
noun
  1. a chronic drinker
verb
  1. fill with sublime emotion; "The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies"; "He was inebriated by his phenomenal success"
  2. make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
  3. become drunk or drink excessively

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What does inebriate mean?
a chronic drinker fill with sublime emotion; "The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies"; "He was inebriated by his phenomenal success" make drunk (with alcoholic drinks) become drunk or drink excessively
What part of speech is inebriate?
Inebriate is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does inebriate have?
Inebriate has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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