World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesDrench
/drentʃ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To wet thoroughly, soak, or saturate with liquid.
"The sudden downpour began to drench the hikers, leaving them completely soaked."
- 1
A heavy soaking or a liquid solution used for wetting something.
"A quick drench in the rain made us run for the nearest shelter."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English drenchen, from Old English drencan (causative of drincan 'to drink'), meaning to cause to drink or to drown. Historically evolving from Proto-Germanic *drankijaną, the term shifted from referring to forcing liquid down an animal's throat to general saturation with water or liquid.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Drench"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Drench" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
tremper
Transliteration: /tʁɑ̃.pe/
"La pluie a fini par tremper tous nos vêtements."
durchnässen
Transliteration: /ˈdʊʁçˌnɛsn̩/
"Das Gewitter wird uns völlig durchnässen."
inzuppare
Transliteration: /intsupˈpare/
"Il temporale ha finito per inzuppare i nostri cappotti."
empapar
Transliteration: /em.paˈpaɾ/
"La fuerte lluvia logró empapar toda nuestra ropa."
encharcar
Transliteration: /ẽ.ʃaʁˈkaɾ/
"A chuva forte vai encharcar o campo de futebol."
भिगोना
Transliteration: bhigona
"बारिश ने मेरे सारे कपड़े भिगो दिए।"
湿透
Transliteration: shī tòu
"突如其来的大雨把我们淋得湿透了。"
흠뻑 적시다
Transliteration: heumppeok jeoksida
"갑작스러운 소나기가 온 세상을 흠뻑 적셨다."
びしょ濡れにする
Transliteration: bishonure ni suru
"突然の雨が私の服をびしょ濡れにした。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsPlacing the customer's needs, experiences, and preferences at the center of a business's philosophy, operations, and decision-making.
The cold temperature or biting quality of the air characteristic of winter.
To walk with difficulty, typically because of physical injury or stiffness in the legs or feet.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Drench"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.