Irrigate

usgb/ˈɪrɪɡeɪt/
verb

To supply water to plants, crops, or land to help them grow.

Farmers irrigate their fields to make sure their crops grow well.
Visual representation of "irrigate" - To supply water to plants, crops, or land to help them grow.

Often appears as...

  • irrigate the fields
  • irrigate crops
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Visual representation of "irrigate"
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Cultivation Use

Irrigate is used for watering crops and is vital for plant growth in agriculture.

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During the drought, they had to irrigate the wheat fields more often.
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Geographical Context

Common in regions with dry climates where rainfall isn't sufficient for agriculture.

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Farmers in arid regions must regularly irrigate their land.
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Advanced Systems

Irrigation can refer to sophisticated systems like sprinklers or drip lines, not just simple watering.

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The farm uses a drip irrigation system to conserve water.
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