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impregnate

1 antonyms and opposites of impregnate, grouped by meaning.

Verb — To make a woman or female animal pregnant.

Antonyms

become pregnant

How to use impregnate

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

impregnate with impregnated wood impregnated fabric

Etymology

From Medieval Latin impraegnatus, past participle of impraegno, built from in- + praegnans ("pregnant").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “impregnate” mean?

The word “impregnate” means to make a woman or female animal pregnant. In plain terms, to make pregnant, or to thoroughly soak/fill a material with something.

How do you pronounce “impregnate”?

“Impregnate” is pronounced IHMP-rehg-nayt (/ˈɪmpɹɛɡneɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “impregnate” in a sentence?

Here is “impregnate” used in a sentence: “The breeding programme aims to impregnate the female pandas at the right time of year.”

What is another word for “impregnate”?

Words with a similar meaning to “impregnate” include get with child, inseminate, inwomb, knock up and settle.

What is the opposite of “impregnate”?

The opposite of “impregnate” — its antonyms — is become pregnant.

What part of speech is “impregnate”?

“Impregnate” is a verb.

Where does the word “impregnate” come from?

The word “impregnate” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin impraegnatus, past participle of impraegno, built from in- + praegnans ("pregnant").

How many meanings does “impregnate” have?

“Impregnate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make a woman or female animal pregnant.

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