adhibit

English

Etymology

From Latin adhibitus (past participle of adhibeō) (extend, hold out), from ad + habeō (have)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ədˈhɪbɪt/
  • Rhymes: -ɪbɪt

Verb

adhibit (third-person singular simple present adhibits, present participle adhibiting, simple past and past participle adhibited)

  1. To allow in; to admit.
  2. To apply or administer (something, such as a remedy).
  3. To affix.
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