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impregnate
—impregnate /ˈɪm.preɡ.neɪt/ aep /ɪmˈpreɡ-/
Ⅰ verb [T] FORMAL (ABSORB) ↑Verb Endings for impregnate ► F0 to cause something, usually a solid substance, to absorb something, usually a liquid: » This cloth has been impregnated with special chemicals for cleaning computer screens.Thesaurus+: ↑Physical and chemical processes
Ⅱ verb [T] SPECIALIZED (MAKE PREGNANT) ↑Verb Endings for impregnate ► F0 to make a woman or female animal pregnantThesaurus+: ↑Animal reproductionThesaurus+: ↑Processes and stages connected with sexual reproduction |