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impregn

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ɪmˈprɛɡn/

KK: /ɪmˈprɛɡn/

transitive verb
Definition

To make someone or something pregnant or to cause to become filled with a substance.


Example

The scientist aimed to impregn the soil with nutrients to improve crop yield.


Tense Forms

Past: impregned

Past Participle: impregned


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you know that certain plants can impregn the soil with nutrients?
Sloth B
Really? I didn't know that!
Sloth A
Yeah, it helps them grow better and produce more fruits.
Sloth B
That's fascinating! I should try planting some of those.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fertilize
enrich
saturate
Antonyms
sterilize
deplete
diminish
Root Explanation

Impregn is derived from the Latin 'impraegnare', which is formed from 'in-' (meaning into) and 'praegnare' (meaning to make pregnant). The word describes the act of making someone or something pregnant, or to cause to conceive.

Memory Tip

Think of 'into' ('in-') and 'making pregnant' ('praegnare') to remember that 'impregn' means to cause to conceive.

Visually Confused Words
impen
imperent
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