verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

soak, flood, drench

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Example Sentences

Example:The carpet was soiled, and with the rain, it needed to be soaked to remove the stain.

Definition:To saturate with liquid, especially to the point of becoming wet or sodden.

From soak

Example:The basement was flooded, causing water to overflow and flood the surrounding areas.

Definition:To fill (a container or area) with an excessive amount of liquid, especially to the point of overflowing or covering surfaces.

From flood

Example:He was drenched in sweat after running the marathon, and the rain only drenched him further.

Definition:To saturate or inundate with a large quantity of a liquid, especially water.

From drench