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hospitalize

1 of 1verb
/ˈhɑspɪtəlaɪz/
Forms:hospitalizes,hospitalizing,hospitalized,hospitalized
1

to send someone to hospital for medical treatment

transitive
  • After the accident, the injured person was immediately hospitalized for surgery.
  • When she developed a severe fever, her parents decided to hospitalize her for proper medical attention.
  • The doctor recommended hospitalizing the patient to monitor their condition closely.
  • In case of persistent symptoms, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional who may choose to hospitalize the individual.
  • The elderly woman was hospitalized due to complications arising from pneumonia.