verb (archaic or poetic) as in strong fondness

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drench, immerse, baptize

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Example Sentences

Example:He drenched the cloth in water to make sure it was properly soaked.

Definition:To saturate with a liquid, often implying a large amount of liquid.

From drench

Example:The artifact was immersed in a solution to clean it gently.

Definition:To put or dip something into a liquid so that it is fully surrounded by it.

From immerse

Example:In some cultures, the child was baptized in a local river.

Definition:To submerge in water as a religious ceremony or purification rite.

From baptize