ambulate

intransitive-verb
UK: /ˈæmbjʊleɪt/
US: /ˈæmbjəˌleɪt/

  1. To walk or move about from place to place.

    1. I like to ambulate in the park. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor encouraged the patient to ambulate to improve circulation after surgery. [ ] [ ]

  2. To move slowly or leisurely; stroll.

    1. We ambulate through the garden. [ ] [ ]
    2. Elderly individuals ambulate at a slower pace, frequently relying on mobility aids. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

ramble stroll saunter wander walk
ambulate transitive-verb

  1. To cause to walk; to assist in walking.

    1. Nurses ambulate patients. [ ] [ ]
    2. Physical therapists ambulate individuals with mobility impairments as part of their rehabilitation. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ambulate" in English means: To walk or move about from place to place., To move slowly or leisurely; stroll..

The phonetic transcription of "ambulate" is /ˈæmbjʊleɪt/ in British English and /ˈæmbjəˌleɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ambulate": ramble, stroll, saunter, wander, walk.

Example usage of "ambulate": "I like to ambulate in the park.". More examples on the page.