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drench
[ drench ]
verb (used with object)
- to wet thoroughly; soak.
- to saturate by immersion in a liquid; steep.
- to cover or fill completely; bathe:
trees drenched with sunlight.
- Veterinary Medicine. to administer a draft of medicine to (an animal), especially by force:
to drench a horse.
- Archaic. to cause to drink.
noun
- the act of drenching.
- something that drenches:
a drench of rain.
- a preparation for drenching or steeping.
- a solution, especially one of fermenting bran, for drenching hides or skins.
- a large drink or draft.
- a draft of medicine, especially one administered to an animal by force.
- Horticulture. a mixture of pesticide and water applied to the soil surrounding a plant.
drench
/ »å°ùÉ›²Ô³Ùʃ /
verb
- to make completely wet; soak
- to give liquid medicine to (an animal), esp by force
noun
- the act or an instance of drenching
- a dose of liquid medicine given to an animal
Derived Forms
- ˈ»å°ù±ð²Ô³¦³ó¾±²Ô²µ, nounadjective
- ˈ»å°ù±ð²Ô³¦³ó±ð°ù, noun
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- »å°ù±ð²Ô³¦³óİù noun
- »å°ù±ð²Ô³¦³ói²Ô²µÂ·±ô²â adverb
- ³Ü²Ô·»å°ù±ð²Ô³¦³ó±ð»å adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of drench1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
But as he stood at the O2, drenched in sweat, remembering the father who abandoned him and soaking up the audience's affection, Usher didn't seem to be putting on an act.
I’m sure that wherever he is, Stephen is rolling his eyes, having a laugh at my careless use of the hose as I end up drenched.
The witness said Henley appeared to be drenched in either sweat or water.
It was fitting that the Wales jersey sponsor was a brewery, given that most people's clothes were drenched in beer by the end of the night.
Every time it rained, the walls, floors and carpet would get drenched, creating a moldy stink, according to the lawsuit.
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More About Drench
What does drench mean?
To drench is to soak with a liquid, as in The rain drenched me from head to foot. Often, drench is used in reference to rain, bodies of water, or a spill of some kind.
To drench is also to saturate with liquid. When you saturate, or drench, a sponge with water, for example, you add as much water as the sponge can hold.
Figuratively, to drench is also to cover or fill completely, such as drenching a plant with sunlight by placing the plant in a sunny window. You might also be drenched in a strong emotion, such as joy or sadness. In other words, you’re full of that joy or sadness.
A drench is a large amount of liquid that is poured or dropped onto something, such as rain during a powerful rain storm.
Drench is also the specific act of drenching something.
Example: The rain is going to absolutely drench the clothes hanging on the laundry line.
Where does drench come from?
The first records of the term drench come from before the 900s. It ultimately comes from the Old English drincan, meaning “to drink.†In this case, drench and drink are both used to mean “to take liquid.â€
In veterinary medicine, to drench an animal is to give the animal a medicine, especially by force. Often, larger animals, such as horses, are drenched.
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What are some other forms related to drench?
- drenched (adjective)
- drencher (noun)
- drenchingly (adverb)
- undrenched (adjective)
What are some synonyms for drench?
What are some words that share a root or word element with drench?
What are some words that often get used in discussing drench?
How is drench used in real life?
Drench is commonly used to describe being thoroughly wet.
I would eat chips & dip for every meal. Queso, hummus, blue cheese, salsa, five layer, AND DRENCH EVERYTHING IN SPICY MAYO. Iâ¤dipz
— Arden Rose (@ardenrose)
Just went mountain biking with my dad it was sick. I'm drenched in mud now.
— J (@JVCKJ)
Making sure to say "bit wet out there" to everyone you see when you come in absolutely drenched
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish)
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Is drench used correctly in the following sentence?
If you drench your salad with dressing, all you will taste is the dressing.
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