exponentiate /ˌɛkspəˈnɛnʃi.eɪt/ verb4 •To use exponentiation.In order to solve the equation we must exponentiate. •To raise (a number or mathematical expression) to a power; to apply an exponent to a mathematical expression.Let us exponentiate x to obtain xⁿ. •To apply a mathematical exponentiation function. •To increase (something) exponentially. formsexponentiated · exponentiating · exponentiates