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to impregnate
01
to completely fill something with a substance
Transitive: to impregnate sth with specific materials
Examples
The woodworker carefully impregnated the oak boards with linseed oil to enhance their natural luster and durability.
02
to fertilize an egg and make it capable of developing into an embryo
Transitive: to impregnate an egg
Examples
The fertility clinic offers various treatments to assist couples struggling to conceive, including methods to artificially impregnate the egg.
03
to fertilize a woman's egg with sperm, resulting in pregnancy
Transitive: to impregnate a woman
Examples
The doctor confirmed that the fertility treatment had successfully impregnated the woman.
04
to fill something with a particular feeling or quality
Transitive: to impregnate sth with a feeling or quality
Examples
The artist 's paintings were impregnated with a sense of melancholy, reflecting his inner emotional struggles.
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