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Impregnate vs Suffuse - What's the difference?

impregnate | suffuse | Synonyms |

Impregnate is a synonym of suffuse.


In lang=en terms the difference between impregnate and suffuse

is that impregnate is to fill pores or spaces with a substance while suffuse is to spread through or over something, especially as a liquid, colour or light; to perfuse.

As verbs the difference between impregnate and suffuse

is that impregnate is to cause to become pregnant while suffuse is to spread through or over something, especially as a liquid, colour or light; to perfuse.

impregnate

English

Verb

(impregnat)
  • To cause to become pregnant.
  • I was impregnated at a clinic but don't know who the sperm donor is.
  • To fertilize.
  • To saturate, or infuse.
  • To fill pores or spaces with a substance.
  • It is recommended to impregnate new shoes before wearing them.
  • (dated) To become pregnant.
  • (Addison)

    Anagrams

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    suffuse

    English

    Verb

    (suffus)
  • To spread through or over something, especially as a liquid, colour or light; to perfuse.
  • The entire room was suffused with a golden light.
  • (figuratively) To spread through or over in the manner of a liquid.
  • The warmth suffused his cold fingers.

    Usage notes

    The verb is often used in the passive voice.

    Synonyms

    * diffuse

    Derived terms

    * suffusion * suffusive ----