Synonyms for

Irrigate

Verb / ˈɪrʌˌgeɪt / Another word for irrigate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To supply water to land or crops through channels, pipes, or sprinklers.

Synonyms & similar words

water water hydrate moisten sprinkle drench flood saturate soak bathe douse quench flush nourish fertilize wet suffuse irrigate drip spray pour

Example sentences

  1. The farmer uses a sprinkler system to irrigate his crops.
  2. We need to irrigate the plants to keep them healthy.
  3. The garden is dry, so we should irrigate it with a hose.
  4. Dad uses a watering can to irrigate the flowers in our garden.
  5. The rice fields are irrigated using canals.

Quotes

  • Water is the driving force of all nature. - Leonardo da Vinci
  • Thousands have lived without love, not one without water. - W.H. Auden
  • Whiskey is for drinking; water is for fighting over. - Mark Twain

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