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Third Person
impregnates
Present Participle
impregnating
Past Tense
impregnated
Past Participle
impregnated
1
to completely fill something with a substance
transitive
- The woodworker carefully impregnated the oak boards with linseed oil to enhance their natural luster and durability.
- The chef chose to impregnate the lamb with a mixture of garlic, rosemary, and lemon zest to infuse it with flavor before roasting.
- In sustainable architecture, engineers seek to impregnate building materials with environmentally friendly coatings for longevity and resilience.
- The geologist discovered veins of quartz impregnated with gold deposits deep within the earth.
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2
to fertilize an egg and make it capable of developing into an embryo
transitive
- The fertility clinic offers various treatments to assist couples struggling to conceive, including methods to artificially impregnate the egg.
- In many species of fish, external fertilization occurs when males release sperm into the water to impregnate eggs released by females.
- The reproductive success of mammals depends on the ability of sperm to navigate the female reproductive tract and impregnate the egg.
3
to fertilize a woman's egg with sperm, resulting in pregnancy
transitive
- The doctor confirmed that the fertility treatment had successfully impregnated the woman.
- The reproductive specialist discussed various options for impregnating the woman through artificial insemination.
- The sperm donor had successfully impregnated several women through artificial insemination at the fertility clinic.
4
to fill something with a particular feeling or quality
transitive
- The artist's paintings were impregnated with a sense of melancholy, reflecting his inner emotional struggles.
- The poet's words were impregnated with profound wisdom.
- His voice was impregnated with sincerity and passion as he delivered his heartfelt speech to the crowd.
- The music of the symphony orchestra was impregnated with emotion.
- The landscape was impregnated with a sense of tranquility.