drench

Meanings

• Verb

  To saturate or cover something completely with a liquid.

  - "The rain drenched the streets."
  - "After the race, the runners were drenched in sweat."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɹɛntʃ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with drench
drench , harness , lance , enhance , enchant , prance , advance , romance

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Variants

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drench , drenched , drencher , drenchers , drenches , drenching

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to soak in water' or 'to bathe'. Derived from Old English 'drincan', meaning 'to drink'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'drench' is related to the word 'drunk', as both words originate from Old English 'drincan'.

2. In the 17th century, 'drenching' was a popular form of punishment, involving the offender being dunked into a body of water multiple times.

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Related Concepts

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1. Saturate: To cover or make something completely wet or soaked.

2. Baptize: To perform a religious ceremony in which someone is immersed in water.

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Culture

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In literature, 'drench' is often used metaphorically to describe an overwhelming experience or emotion. In art, it can refer to the use of heavy pigments or colors.

How to Memorize "drench"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a heavy rain shower drenching the earth and everything in it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'drench' with the feeling of being completely soaked or saturated.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'drench' by associating it with the image of a wet sponge.

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