irrigate
word
Definition
To supply land or crops with water, usually through special systems, to help plants grow when there isn't enough rain.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in agricultural contexts for fields or large gardens. Can be used literally or in medical contexts (to irrigate a wound = rinse with liquid). Usually, 'irrigate' implies an organized or artificial method, not just rainfall.
Spanish: irrigarPortuguese (BR): irrigarPortuguese (PT): irrigarChinese (Simplified): 灌溉Chinese (Traditional): 灌溉Hindi: सिंचाई करनाArabic: يَرْوِي
Example Sentences
Farmers irrigate their fields to help crops grow.
basic
We need to irrigate the garden during dry seasons.
basic
Modern systems make it easier to irrigate large areas.
basic
If you don't irrigate regularly, your plants might dry out in summer.
natural
The villagers built a canal to irrigate their farms more efficiently.
natural
Some doctors need to irrigate wounds to prevent infection.
natural