saturate SACH-uh-rayt verb WS #36
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verb
to cause (something) to become thoroughly soaked with liquid so that no more can be absorbed; to fill something completely with a particular quality or element; to supply a market beyond the point of demand
- The advertising campaign aimed to saturate the market with images of their new product.
- The heavy rain began to saturate the soil, causing puddles to form across the garden.
- The chef instructed students to saturate the meat with marinade for at least four hours before cooking.
- She used a sponge to saturate the stain with cleaning solution before scrubbing it out.
- The bright colors of the sunset seemed to saturate the entire sky with brilliant orange and red hues.