verb

saturate

Saturate (verb) means to cause to become completely permeated with, or soaked (especially with a liquid).

verb

To cause to become completely permeated with, or soaked (especially with a liquid).

To fill thoroughly or to excess.

To satisfy the affinity of; to cause a substance to become inert by chemical combination with all that it can hold.

To render pure, or of a colour free from white light.

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Etymology

The adjective is first attested in the second part of the 15ᵗʰ century, in Middle English, the verb in 1538, the noun in 1921; inherited from Middle English saturat(e) (“satiated, satisfied”), borrowed from Latin saturātus, perfect passive participle of saturō (“to fill, satisfy, quench”) (see -ate (etymology 1, 2 and 3)), from satur (“full”) + -ō (verb-forming suffix).

Rhymes for saturate

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of saturate?

"saturate" (verb) means to cause to become completely permeated with, or soaked (especially with a liquid).

What are the different meanings of saturate?

"saturate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To cause to become completely permeated with, or soaked (especially with a liquid); 2. To fill thoroughly or to excess; 3. To satisfy the affinity of; to cause a substance to become inert by chemical combination with all that it can hold.