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Aerate: meaning, definitions and examples

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aerate

 

[ ˈɛˌreɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

improve

To introduce air into a material or substance, typically soil or a liquid, in order to improve its quality or promote growth.

Synonyms

air out, oxygenate, ventilate

Examples of usage

  • Aerate the soil before planting to ensure proper drainage.
  • The fountain aerates the water, keeping it fresh and oxygenated.

Translations

Translations of the word "aerate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arejar

🇮🇳 वातित करना (Vātat karnā)

🇩🇪 belüften

🇮🇩 menganginkan

🇺🇦 провітрювати

🇵🇱 wietrzyć

🇯🇵 通気する (つうきする, Tsūki suru)

🇫🇷 aérer

🇪🇸 airear

🇹🇷 havalandırmak

🇰🇷 환기하다 (Hwan-gi hada)

🇸🇦 تهوية (tahwiya)

🇨🇿 větrat

🇸🇰 vetrať

🇨🇳 通风 (tōngfēng)

🇸🇮 zračiti

🇮🇸 lofta út

🇰🇿 желдету

🇬🇪 გაღიავება (gaghia’veba)

🇦🇿 hava almaq

🇲🇽 ventilar

Word origin

The word 'aerate' comes from the Latin word 'aerare', which means 'to expose to air'. The concept of aerating soil or liquids has been practiced for centuries to enhance the quality and promote better growth. Aeration is commonly used in gardening, agriculture, and water treatment processes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,869, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.