Definition

To splash or scatter liquid or small particles onto a surface, often resulting in spots or stains.

Example

The artist decided to bespatter the canvas with bright colors for a more dynamic effect.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how the kids bespatter the wall with paint today?

Yeah, it looked like a colorful mess!

I can't believe how much paint they used, it really bespattered everything.

I guess that’s what happens when you let them go wild with creativity!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bespatter → It is formed from "be-" (meaning to cover or affect) and "spatter" (from Middle English *spatteren*, meaning to scatter or splash). The word describes the action of covering something with spots or splashes of liquid.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'covered' ('be-') with 'splashes' ('spatter') — that's why bespatter means to splash or scatter liquid over something.

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