saturate

/sætˈʊreɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to fill completely with something, such as liquid or color; to make something fully saturated

“The sun will saturate the garden with warm light today.”

2. verb

to become or make something fully saturated

“The paint will saturate the cloth if you leave it too long.”

3. noun

a state or condition of being fully saturated

“The water reached saturation point and could no longer be absorbed.”

4. noun

a substance used to make something fully saturated

“The dye is a good saturator for this type of fabric.”

5. verb

to fill or imbue with a particular quality or atmosphere

“The music will saturate the room with a happy and uplifting feeling.”

Synonyms

  • imbue
  • overload

Antonyms

  • dehydrate
  • dilute