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View synonyms for hospitalize

hospitalize

[ hos-pi-tl-ahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, hos·pi·tal·ized, hos·pi·tal·iz·ing.
  1. to place in a hospital for medical care or observation:

    The doctor hospitalized grandfather as soon as she checked his heart.

hospitalize

/ ˈhɒspɪtəˌlaɪz /

verb

  1. tr to admit or send (a person) into a hospital

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Other Words From

  • re·hospi·tal·ize verb (used with object) rehospitalized rehospitalizing
  • un·hospi·tal·ized adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of hospitalize1

First recorded in 1900–05; hospital + -ize

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Example Sentences

That should put enough stress on his nervous system to hospitalize him, at least.

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