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irrigate Synonyms

Another word for irrigate

Choosing another word for irrigate depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To supply water to land or crops by means of artificial channels, pipes, or sprinklers to promote agricultural growth.

Usage Example

"Farmers in the arid valley use a network of canals to water their orchards during the dry summer months."

Strongest
water
Strong
moisten
flood
inundate
Weak
wet

• verb (Context 2)

To flush or wash out a wound, body cavity, or organ with a steady stream of water or medicated solution (in medicine).

Usage Example

"The nurse used a sterile saline solution to flush the patient's wound before applying a clean dressing."

Strongest
flush
Strong
rinse
lavage
wash
cleanse

Opposites of irrigate

The opposite of irrigate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

drain
desiccate
parch
dry
See all opposites of irrigate

• Nearby Words

irreversibly
irrevocable
irrevocably
irrigate
irrigation
irrigator
irritability

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Irrigate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/irrigate
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