to give a person or animal a vaccine (= substance to prevent disease)
Inoculate
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Controlled exposure to an [infectious] agent (virus/[bacteria]) to build [immunity] to the agent.
Also, controlled exposure to an infectious idea or propaganda, so as to build up resistance to the idea.
Inoculate meaning & definition 1 of Inoculate.
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Treat with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease; vaccinate.
Inoculate meaning & definition 2 of Inoculate.
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