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besprinkle

be·sprin·kle
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bih-spring-kuh l]
    • /bɪˈsprɪŋ kəl/
    • /bɪ.ˈsprɪŋkl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bih-spring-kuh l]
    • /bɪˈsprɪŋ kəl/

Definitions of besprinkle word

  • verb besprinkle to sprinkle all over with liquid, powder, etc 3
  • verb transitive besprinkle to sprinkle over (with something) 3
  • verb with object besprinkle to sprinkle (something) all over, as with water or a powder. 1
  • verb besprinkle (archaic) to sprinkle with. 0

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Origin of besprinkle

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at be-, sprinkle

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Besprinkle

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

besprinkle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

besprinkle usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for besprinkle

verb besprinkle

  • immerse — to plunge into or place under a liquid; dip; sink.
  • christen — When a baby is christened, he or she is given a name during the Christian ceremony of baptism. Compare baptize.
  • name — a dictionary of given names that indicates whether a name is usually male, female, or unisex and often includes origins as well as meanings; for example, as by indicating that Evangeline, meaning “good news,” comes from Greek. Used primarily as an aid in selecting a name for a baby, dictionaries of names may also include lists of famous people who have shared a name and information about its current popularity ranking.
  • denominate — to give a specific name to; designate
  • title — a clause in the 1972 Education Act stating that no one shall because of sex be denied the benefits of any educational program of activity that receives direct federal aid.

Antonyms for besprinkle

verb besprinkle

  • ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
  • dirty — soiled with dirt; foul; unclean: dirty laundry.
  • dry — free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet: a dry towel; dry air.
  • dehydrate — When something such as food is dehydrated, all the water is removed from it, often in order to preserve it.
  • hearten — to give courage or confidence to; cheer.

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