Definition

To make something dirty or covered with grime.

Example

The children begrimed their clothes while playing in the mud.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I can't believe how messy the garage is right now.

I know! It looks like dust and dirt have begrimed everything.

Right? We should definitely clean it up this weekend.

Agreed! Otherwise, we'll just keep adding to the begrime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Begrime is formed from "be-" (meaning to cover or affect) and "grime" (from Old English "grima", meaning dirt or filth). The word means to cover something with dirt or to make it dirty.

Memory Tip

Think of 'covering' ('be-') something with 'dirt' ('grime') — that's why begrime means to make something dirty.

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