ca·pac·i·tate (k -p s  -t t )tr.v. ca·pac·i·tat·ed, ca·pac·i·tat·ing, ca·pac·i·tates 1. To render fit or make qualified; enable. 2. Biology To cause (spermatozoa) to undergo the physical changes needed to penetrate and fertilize an egg. [capacit(y) + -ate.] ca·pac i·tation n. |
capacitate [kəˈpæsɪˌteɪt]
vb (tr)
1. (Law) to make legally competent
2. Rare to make capable
capacitation n
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| Verb | 1. | capacitate - make legally capable or qualify in law law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order" qualify - pronounce fit or able; "She was qualified to run the marathon"; "They nurses were qualified to administer the injections" |
| 2. | capacitate - cause (spermatozoa) to undergo the physical changes necessary to fertilize an egg change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night" | |
| 3. | capacitate - make capable; "This instruction capacitates us to understand the problem" |
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