English

saturate

ˈsætʃəˌreɪt, ˈsætʃəˌɹeɪt, ˈsætʃ.ər.eɪt
Meaning: to saturate; to soak
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈsætʃəˌɹeɪt, ˈsætʃ.ər.eɪt

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base saturate
3rd person singular present saturates
Present participle saturating
Past saturated
Will future will saturate
Going-to future going to saturate
Imperative negative don't saturate / do not saturate

Example

The heavy rain will saturate the soil within hours.
The heavy rain will saturate the soil within hours.

Usage Notes

To make something completely wet, or to fill something so completely that no more can be added.

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