verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To allow in; to admit.
2. 2
   To apply or administer (something, such as a remedy).
3. 3
   To affix.
4. 4
   To append. Scotland

Etymology

From Latin adhibitus (“extended, held out”, past participle of adhibeō), from ad + habeō (“have”).

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