irrigate — to supply water to land or crops, typically by means of channels
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to supply water to land or crops, typically by means of channels
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪrɪɡeɪt/
Example Sentences
- My lazy neighbor uses a sprinkler to irrigate his lawn while I'm still watering with a tiny watering can like a caveman.
- Advanced irrigation systems can automatically irrigate fields based on soil moisture levels.
- The desert bloomed after engineers successfully irrigated the barren land.
irrigate
VERB[/ˈɪrɪɡeɪt/]
to supply water to land or crops, typically by means of channels
Farmers irrigate the parched rice fields as fresh water rushes through the channels.
Eerie gate sprays water everywhere - irrigation with spooky style!
Navigate to irrigate, investigate to cultivate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin irrigare, composed of the prefix in- (into) and rigare (to water or moisten). The term originally referred to the act of supplying water to land through artificial channels.
Breakdown
in- (into) + rigare (to water) + -ate (verb suffix) = irrigate
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My lazy neighbor uses a sprinkler to irrigate his lawn while I'm still watering with a tiny watering can like a caveman.”
“Advanced irrigation systems can automatically irrigate fields based on soil moisture levels.”
“The desert bloomed after engineers successfully irrigated the barren land.”
“The doctor had to irrigate my ear canal because apparently I've been storing enough wax to open a candle shop.”
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