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verb. im· preg· nate im-ˈpreg-ˌnāt. ˈim-ˌpreg- impregnated; impregnating. Synonyms of impregnate. transitive verb. 1. a. : to cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated. impregnate wood with varnish. b. : to permeate thoroughly. 2. : to make pregnant : fertilize. impregnation. (ˌ)im-ˌpreg-ˈnā-shən. noun. impregnator. im-ˈpreg-ˌnā-tər.
impregnate somebody/something (formal) to make a woman or female animal pregnant. Definition of impregnate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to cause something, usually a solid substance, to absorb something, usually a liquid: be impregnated with This cloth has been impregnated with special chemicals for cleaning computer screens. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Physical & chemical processes. absorbable.
to make pregnant; cause to be with child or young. to fertilize. to cause to be permeated or saturated with a substance: To relieve cold and flu symptoms, impregnate a handkerchief with oils of eucalyptus and mint and inhale its scent. Synonyms: penetrate, infuse, permeate.
4 days ago · 1. to saturate, soak, or infuse. to impregnate a cloth with detergent. 2. to imbue or permeate; pervade. 3. to cause to conceive; make pregnant. 4. to fertilize (an ovum ) 5. to make ( land, soil, etc) fruitful.
Use the verb impregnate to describe what happens when a male of any animal species makes a female pregnant. Human fathers impregnate mothers — otherwise, they would not become fathers. When dog breeders mate two German shepherds, they hope that the male will impregnate the female, or make her pregnant.
What does the verb impregnate mean? There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb impregnate. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. impregnate has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. life sciences (mid 1600s) physiology (mid 1600s) education (mid 1600s) plant physiology (late 1600s)
