potentiate
UK: /pəˈtɛnʃɪeɪt/ | US: /poʊˈtɛnʃɪeɪt/
vt. To enhance or increase the effect, strength, or likelihood of something (especially in pharmacology or biology).
Derived from Latin potentia (power), with the suffix -ate (verb-forming suffix indicating causation or action). The root potent reflects the core idea of strength or capability, while -iate transforms it into a verb meaning "to make powerful" or "to amplify." The term is widely used in scientific contexts, particularly in pharmacology, to describe the action of increasing a drug's efficacy.
Caffeine can potentiate the effects of certain painkillers.
Researchers discovered a compound that potentiates immune responses.
The drug combination was designed to mutually potentiate therapeutic outcomes.
Alcohol may potentiate the sedative properties of antihistamines.
The enzyme inhibitor potentiates the activity of the primary treatment.