begrime

/bi'graim/
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begrime

The child's hands were begrimed after playing in the garden.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To make something dirty, soiled, or grimy; to cover or coat with grime (a combination of dirt and soot).
Usage
  • The verb "begrime" is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object. It describes the action of causing something to become grimy. It is a somewhat formal or literary synonym for "dirty" or "soil," with a specific connotation of the dirt being ingrained or greasy.
Examples
  • Verb:
    • Years of industrial pollution had begrimed the once-white marble of the old cathedral.
    • The mechanic's hands were begrimed with oil and grease.
    • Smoke from the fireplace begrimed the ceiling and walls.
Advanced Usage
  • "Begrimed" as an adjective: The past participle "begrimed" is frequently used as an adjective to describe something that is dirty with grime.
    • The begrimed windows let in very little light.
  • Passive voice: Often used in the passive voice to emphasize the state of the object.
    • The ancient statues were begrimed by centuries of exposure.
Variants and Related Words
  • Grime (n): Dirt ingrained on a surface.
  • Grimy (adj): Covered with or characterized by grime; dirty.
    • He wiped his grimy hands on a rag.
Synonyms
  • Soil: To make dirty.
  • Dirty: To make or become unclean.
  • Sully: To tarnish or soil, often used figuratively for reputation.
  • Befoul: To make foul or dirty; to pollute.
Antonyms
  • Clean: To make free from dirt.
  • Purify: To remove contaminants from.
  • Cleanse: To make thoroughly clean.
begrime

The child's hands were begrimed after playing in the garden.

Verb
  1. make soiled, filthy, or dirty
    • don't soil your clothes when you play outside!

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