# urinate

/ˈjɝəˌneɪt/ (US) · /jˈɔːɹɪnˌeɪt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/urinate
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

to pass urine from your body. It is a more formal or medical way to say you are going to the bathroom to pee.

For teachers: to discharge urine from the body. Often used in medical or formal contexts to describe the physiological process of excretion.

## Examples

- The doctor asked him to urinate in a clean cup.
- After drinking several glasses of water, the patient felt the need to urinate more frequently than usual.
- The study monitored how often participants urinated throughout the day to determine the effectiveness of the new hydration protocol.

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