watering

[waw-ter-ing, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tər ɪŋ, ˈwɒt ər- /

VERB

dampen; put water in

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bathe dilute flood inundate irrigate moisten soak spray sprinkle thin wash wet

STRONG

baptize damp doctor douse drench drool hose imbue saturate souse spatter steep weaken

WEAK

sodden

Antonyms

STRONGEST

collect dehydrate dirty dry gather thicken

Example Sentences

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Have you lost count of the times you've had high hopes for a pot plant but despite careful positioning and diligent watering it always seems to die?

From BBC

It features a rainbow, a massive olive tree with a cozy interior nook and a watering hole for the animals.

From Los Angeles Times

In Tesla marketing materials, Optimus has a role as a domestic worker watering plants, unpacking groceries and handling other household tasks, giving its owners time to hang out with their families.

From The Wall Street Journal

Oh my gosh, just looking at this menu right now, my mouth is watering.

From Los Angeles Times

“I spent every weekend up here all through the summer watering, because a lot of stuff came back, and I don’t have it in me to just let it die,” Hofvendahl said.

From Los Angeles Times