irrigate
verbHow many syllables in irrigate?
There are 3 syllables in the word irrigate.How to pronounce irrigate:
Definition of irrigate:
- irrigate (verb):
- wet, moisten such as
- supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams.
- to supply (land) with water through ditches or pipes in order to encourage the growth of crops
Synonyms for irrigate:
fertigate
flood
flush
hose down
hush
inundate
moisten
rinse
sluice
wash
wash out
water
wet
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