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to drench
01
to completely cover something with liquid by pouring it onto it
Transitive: to drench sb/sth
Examples
The sudden rainstorm drenched us as we hurried home.
02
to completely cover or soak something, often by overwhelming it with a large amount of something
Transitive: to drench sb/sth
Examples
The loud cheers from the crowd drenched the stadium.
03
to give an animal a drug or medicine in liquid form, usually by pouring it into its mouth forcibly
Transitive: to drench an animal
Examples
The veterinarian had to drench the horse to treat its illness.
04
to soak or immerse something completely in a liquid
Transitive: to drench sth in a liquid
Examples
She drenched the cloth in warm water before wiping the table.
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