vaccinate
verb (used with object)
to inoculate with the vaccine of cowpox so as to render the subject immune to smallpox.
has vaccinated
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present perfectof vaccinate (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Since the outbreak began in January, the city of Seminole has vaccinated 103 adults and 143 children against the measles, Mr Holbrooks said.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2025
When she’s not in the ER, she serves as a lieutenant colonel in the Oregon Air National Guard, and her unit has vaccinated more than 100,000 people against COVID.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 19, 2022
Singapore has vaccinated more than 90% of its population and has among the lowest COVID-19 mortality rates in the world.
From Reuters ● Aug. 24, 2022
Since identifying cases earlier this month, Britain has vaccinated more than 1,000 people at risk of contracting the virus and bought 20,000 more doses.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 1, 2022
The United States has vaccinated many more of its older residents than Hong Kong but fewer than Western Europe and has seen a high death rate.
From New York Times ● Mar. 21, 2022
