Impregnate

/ˈɪmpɹɛɡneɪt/ · verb

Meaning

(transitive) To cause to become pregnant..

Definitions by Sense

1. (transitive) To cause to become pregnant.
2. (transitive) To fertilize.
3. (transitive) To saturate, or infuse.
4. (transitive) To fill pores or spaces with a substance.
5. (intransitive, dated) To become pregnant.
6. (as a participle) Impregnated (all senses).
7. Pregnant, with child.
8. (figuratively) Rendered fruitful, prolific.

Example Sentences

I was impregnated at a clinic but don't know who the sperm donor is.

A speech impregnated with references to the Constitution.

The queen at their head, the representative of the future, has not yet been impregnated. Their entire destiny depends on the ensuing nuptial flight.

To Tartarize, ta²r'ta⁴r-i¹ze, v. a. To impregnate with tartar.

We find those charæ which secrete the largest quantity of calcareous matter in their stems to abound near springs impregnated with carbonate of lime.

It takes a little time for the personal fatty acids to impregnate new shoes or boots, but from the scent point of view leather is a sponge, and the personal scent is left.

Were they, like Spanish Jennets, to impregnate by the Wind, they could not have thought on a more proper Invention.

There Juno stopped, and, her fair steeds unloosed, Of air condensed a vapour circumfused: For these, impregnate with celestial dew, On Simoïs' brink ambrosial herbage grew.

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Word Forms

• impregnates
• impregnating
• impregnated
• more impregnate
• most impregnate

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