irrigate

verb
UK: /ˈɪrɪɡeɪt/
US: /ˈɪrɪɡeɪt/

  1. To supply land or crops with water through channels or pipes.

    1. Farmers irrigate the fields to grow food crops there.
    2. The project will irrigate arid land, transforming it into farmland.

  2. To wash out (a wound or body part) with a liquid.

    1. The doctor will irrigate the wound to prevent infection now.
    2. Dentists often irrigate gums to remove bacteria and prevent disease.

Synonyms

water flood drench wash cleanse flush
irrigate adjective

  1. Supplied with water by artificial means.

    1. This is an irrigable field; water is brought to it.
    2. The irrigable lands support diverse agriculture production across the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "irrigate" in English means: To supply land or crops with water through channels or pipes., To wash out (a wound or body part) with a liquid..

The phonetic transcription of "irrigate" is /ˈɪrɪɡeɪt/ in British English and /ˈɪrɪɡeɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "irrigate": water, flood, drench, wash, cleanse, flush.

Example usage of "irrigate": "Farmers irrigate the fields to grow food crops there.". More examples on the page.