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)

Verb

(en verb)

(label) To be saturated with liquid by being immersed in it.

* Bible, (w) xxiv. 7

Their land shall be soaked with blood.

(label) To immerse in liquid to the point of saturation or thorough permeation.

(label) To penetrate or permeate by saturation.

* Sir (Walter Scott) (1771-1832)

The rivulet beneath soaked its way obscurely through wreaths of snow.

(label) To allow (especially a liquid) to be absorbed; to take in, receive. (usually + up )

* {{quote-book, year=1927, author= F. E. Penny

, chapter=4, title= Pulling the Strings , passage=The case was that of a murder. It had an element of mystery about it, however, which was puzzling the authorities. A turban and loincloth soaked in blood had been found; also a staff.}}

To drink intemperately or gluttonously.

(label) To heat a metal before shaping it.

To hold a kiln at a particular temperature for a given period of time.

(label) To absorb; to drain.