to besprinkle
- verb
- /bɪˈsprɪŋkəl/
- Archaic
:
esparcir
- Don't forget to besprinkle the flowers with water!
Examples
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The baker besprinkled the cake with a dusting of powdered sugar.
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She besprinkles her favorite perfume on her wrists before leaving the house.
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A gentle rain besprinkled the windows and made the garden shine.
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I always besprinkle my salad with lemon juice.
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The gardener decided to besprinkle the flowers with water to keep them hydrated during the hot summer days.
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She chose to besprinkle the cupcakes with colorful sprinkles for the party.
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Before baking, he liked to besprinkle the doughnuts with powdered sugar for added sweetness.
Synonyms
209
1.0
To send out small drops of liquid to cover something
187
2.8
To spread small things like leaves or seeds over an area without order
100
1.1
To put small drops of liquid or tiny pieces on something
54
2.5
To cover something with a light layer of fine powder
18
2.7
To pour a thin stream of liquid slowly over food
10
5.5
To spray a small quick amount of liquid on something
4
2.8
To spray fine drops of liquid onto something to moisten or cool it
1
8.8
To cover with small drops or spots like mud and paint
To sprinkle something lightly with water or another liquid
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Etymology
The word besprinkle is made of be- and sprinkle, where sprinkle means 'to scatter small drops or little bits' and be- gives the idea 'cover with' or 'make'. So besprinkle means to 'cover something lightly by scattering drops or little bits', like sugar on a cake or a gentle rain on a window.