irrigate
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for irrigate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To supply land with water using channels, pipes, or sprinklers so crops can grow.
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Etymology
From Latin irrigatus, the past participle of irrigare, "to water" or "flood."
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What does “irrigate” mean?
The word “irrigate” means to supply land with water using channels, pipes, or sprinklers so crops can grow. In plain terms, to bring water to land or to a wound, either to help things grow or to clean it.
How do you pronounce “irrigate”?
“Irrigate” is pronounced IH-ruh-gayt (/ˈɪɹəˌɡeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “irrigate” in a sentence?
Here is “irrigate” used in a sentence: “Farmers irrigate the fields from the river during the dry season.”
What part of speech is “irrigate”?
“Irrigate” is a verb.
Where does the word “irrigate” come from?
The word “irrigate” comes from Latin. From Latin irrigatus, the past participle of irrigare, "to water" or "flood.".
How many meanings does “irrigate” have?
“Irrigate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to supply land with water using channels, pipes, or sprinklers so crops can grow.