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Definition of caffeinate

caffeinate

/ˈkæf.ə.neɪt/
caf · fei · nate
Adjective:caffeinated
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Past Simple:caffeinated
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Past Participle:caffeinated
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Present Participle:caffeinating
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caffeinate Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To stimulate or energize a person or oneself by consuming caffeine, such as by drinking coffee or tea (often used informally).

Example

"The morning presenters always take a few minutes to caffeinate before going live on the air."

2

To add caffeine to a beverage, food, or other substance.

Example

"Several beverage companies now caffeinate their sparkling water to appeal to consumers seeking a mild energy boost."

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• Rhymes for caffeinate

• Nearby Words

cafe
cafeteria
cafetiere
caffeinate
caffeinated
caffeine
caftan

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 20th century from 'caffeine' plus the verbal suffix '-ate'; 'caffeine' itself derives from German 'Kaffein', coined by chemist Friedlieb Ferdinand Runge in 1820 from 'Kaffee' (coffee).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Caffeinate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/caffeinate
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