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Meaning of impregnate
The primary meaning of the word "impregnate" is to make someone or something pregnant or to fill something with a quality or idea.
Etymology of impregnate
The word "impregnate" originates from the Latin words "im-" meaning "in" or "into" and "praegnare" meaning "to make pregnant" or "to fertilize"
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of making someone or something pregnant, and its usage has expanded to include figurative senses of filling or inspiring with qualities or ideas
Synonyms
Definitions
- To make a woman pregnant
- * To fill or inspire someone with a quality, idea, or feeling
- * To fill something with a substance, quality, or idea
Usage Examples
- The farmer used special equipment to impregnate the soil with nutrients
- * Her music impregnates the listener with a sense of calm
- * The company's mission is to impregnate the market with innovative products
Antonyms
sterilize
uninseminate
unimpregnate
empty
deplete
drain
remove
extract
eliminate
eradicate
annihilate
destroy
demolish
extirpate
uproot
disenchant
dishearten
depress
discourage
dispirit