A better you
with better words.

Find the right word.
Understand it completely.

Previous word Next word

constipate

/ˈkɒnstɪpeɪt/ /ˈkɒnstɪˌpeɪt/
verb Regular verbconstipate constipated
Medical
  1. 1 kabız etmek, kabızlık yapmak

Definition (English)

To cause someone to have difficulty in passing solid waste from the body.

Example Sentences

  1. Certain medications can constipate patients if taken long-term.
    Bazı ilaçlar uzun süre alındığında hastaları kabız edebilir.
  2. Eating too much cheese can constipate you.
    Aşırı peynir yemek kabız olmanıza neden olabilir.

Verb Forms Regular

Base constipate
/ˈkɒnstɪpeɪt/
Past constipated
/ˈkɒnstɪpeɪtɪd/
Participle constipated
/ˈkɒnstɪpeɪtɪd/
Spelling rule

Ends in ‑e: add ‑dconstipate → constipated

Fiil -e ile bittiği için sonuna yalnızca -d eklenir.

Same rule: love → loved · live → lived · use → used

Pronunciation of -ed
/t/worked /d/played /ɪd/wanted

Fiil /t/ sesiyle bittiği için -ed ayrı bir hece olur ve /ɪd/ okunur. constipated /ˈkɒnstɪpeɪtɪd/