Synonyms for lubricate
ˈlu brɪˌkeɪtlu·bri·cate

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1. lubricate

   Synonyms:
   oil, ease, grease, levigate, gloze, glaze

   Antonyms:
   rust, clog, indent, roughen, corrugate

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1. lubricateverb

   have lubricating properties

   "the liquid in this can lubricates well"

   Synonyms:
   lube

2. lubricate, lubeverb

   apply a lubricant to

   "lubricate my car"

   Synonyms:
   lube

3. lubricateverb

   make slippery or smooth through the application of a lubricant

   "lubricate the key"

   Synonyms:
   lube

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1. lubricateverb

   Synonyms:
   smooth, make slippery

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1. List of paraphrases for "lubricate":

   lubrication, prurient, grease, coat, lube, lubricating

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1. Ralph Gonsalves:

   There's a lot of material, stone and ash and they rest on mud. The rains will lubricate and they will add to the weight and they will come down at a very fast pace.

2. David Kelly:

   Why don't we try free trade ? Get rid of tariffs. That would not only reduce prices but lubricate international trade.