impregn

/ɪmˈprɛn/

Definitions

1. verb

to make pregnant or to cause a plant to become fertile

“The trip to the fertility clinic was a step to impregn the couple.”

2. verb

to fill or saturate (a material) with a substance, typically by infiltration or absorption

“The sponge was impregnated with a dye to create a colorful effect.”

Synonyms

  • fertilize
  • pregnate
  • saturate

Antonyms

  • infertile
  • sterilize