besprinkle
/bi'spriɳkl/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To scatter small drops or particles of a liquid or fine substance lightly over a surface; to wet or cover something by sprinkling.
Usage
- The verb "besprinkle" is a somewhat literary or formal term. It describes the action of lightly distributing a liquid or fine solid (like powder) across an object or area. It often implies a gentle, scattered application.
- It is typically used with a direct object (what is sprinkled) and can be followed by "with" to indicate the substance being sprinkled.
- Grammatical Pattern: or .
Examples
- The priest will besprinkle the congregation with holy water.
- She besprinkled the cake with powdered sugar for decoration.
- The gardener besprinkled the seedlings with a fine mist.
- Early morning dew had besprinkled the spiderwebs in the garden.
Advanced Usage
- Passive Voice: Often used to describe a state resulting from the action.
- The path was besprinkled with fallen cherry blossoms.
- Figurative/Literary Use: Can be used metaphorically to describe scattering non-physical things.
- His speech was besprinkled with witty remarks and clever anecdotes.
Variants and Related Words
- Sprinkle (verb): A more common and direct synonym for "besprinkle."
- Asperse (verb): To sprinkle, but often with a connotation of scattering criticism or slander.
- Dust (verb): To cover lightly with a powdery substance.
- Strew (verb): To scatter things untidily over a surface, typically used for solid objects rather than liquids.
- Besprinkling (noun): The act or result of sprinkling.
Synonyms
- Sprinkle
- Spatter
- Drizzle
- Spray
- Dot
- Pepper (figurative, for solid particles)
Antonyms
- Drench
- Soak
- Flood
- Submerge
Related Phrases and Idioms
- To besprinkle with blessings: A poetic or religious phrase meaning to confer blessings liberally upon someone or something.
- The elder sought to besprinkle the newlyweds with blessings for their future.
Verb
- scatter with liquid; wet lightly
- Sprinkle the lawn