The farmers use a system of canals to irrigate their fields during the dry season.
synonyms
waterhydratemoisten
word origin — from Latin 'irrigatus', the past participle of 'irrigare', meaning 'to water' or 'to wet'
irrigate, regulate, assemble, comprise, inhibit: meanings and examples
Learn these 5 words from IELTS Vocabulary set 109. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.
irrigate · verb/ˈɪrɪɡeɪt/
to supply water to land or crops to help growth
The farmers use a system of canals to irrigate their fields during the dry season.
Synonyms: water, hydrate, moisten
Origin: from Latin 'irrigatus', the past participle of 'irrigare', meaning 'to water' or 'to wet'
regulate · verb/ˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪt/
to control or maintain the rate or speed of a mechanical or chemical process
The thermostat is designed to regulate the temperature in the room for optimal comfort.
Synonyms: control, manage, adjust
Origin: from Latin 'regulatus', the past participle of 'regulare', meaning 'to direct, rule, or control'
assemble · verb/əˈsɛmbl/
to bring together or gather into one place or group
The engineer will assemble the parts of the prototype before the demonstration next week.
Synonyms: gather, unite, convene
Origin: Middle French 'assembler', from Latin 'assimulare', meaning to bring together
comprise · verb/kəmˈpraɪz/
to consist of or be made up of
The committee will comprise five members, including a chairperson and a secretary.
Synonyms: include, contain, consist of
Origin: Late Middle English: from Old French 'comprendre' and Latin 'comprehendere', meaning 'to include' or 'to seize'.
inhibit · verb/ɪnˈhɪbɪt/
to restrain or prevent an action or process
The medication may inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria in the body.
Synonyms: restrain, hinder, prevent
Origin: Late Latin 'inhibere', from 'in-' (meaning 'in, on') + 'habere' (meaning 'to hold')