inoculate

1. v. t. To bud; to insert, or graft, as the bud of a tree or plant in another tree or plant. Source: opted

2. v. t. To insert a foreign bud into; as, to inoculate a tree. Source: opted

3. v. t. To communicate a disease to ( a person ) by inserting infectious matter in the skin or flesh; as, to inoculate a person with the virus of smallpox,rabies, etc. See Vaccinate. Source: opted

4. v. t. Fig.: To introduce into the mind; -- used especially of harmful ideas or principles; to imbue; as, to inoculate one with treason or infidelity. Source: opted

5. v. i. To graft by inserting buds. Source: opted

6. v. i. To communicate disease by inoculation. Source: opted

7. v. introduce an idea or attitude into the mind of Source: wordnet

8. v. introduce a microorganism into Source: wordnet

9. v. perform vaccinations or produce immunity in by inoculation Source: wordnet

10. v. insert a bud for propagation Source: wordnet

11. v. impregnate with the virus or germ of a disease in order to render immune Source: wordnet

12. 1. To bud; to insert, or graft, as the bud of a tree or plant in another tree or plant. 2. To insert a foreign bud into; as, to inoculate a tree. 3. (Med.) To communicate a disease to ( a person ) by inserting infectious matter in the skin or flesh; as, to inoculate a person with the virus of smallpox,rabies, etc. See Vaccinate. 4. Fig.: To introduce into the mind; -- used especially of harmful ideas or principles; to imbue; as, to inoculate one with treason or infidelity. 1. To graft by inserting buds. 2. To communicate disease by inoculation. Source: webster

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