Fecundate (Verb)
Meaning 1
Introduce semen into (a female).
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The fertilized egg resulted from the male gametes released during the process to fecundate the female.
- A common method is for the male peacock spider to dance in order to eventually fecundate the female.
- The males must transfer their sperm during mating rituals in order to fecundate the female.
- Male animals pursue various strategies to increase their chances of successful mating in order to fecundate a receptive female.
- Male praying mantis will often rapidly mate and attempt to quickly leave to avoid being eaten after they have attempted to fecundate the female.
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Meaning 2
Make fertile or productive; "The course fertilized her imagination".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Her experiences in the writing workshop fecundated her creative spirit, leading to a surge in new ideas.
- The artist's trip to Italy fecundated her love of Renaissance art, inspiring her next series of paintings.
- The school's emphasis on STEM education fecundated a culture of innovation and problem-solving among its students.
- The company's investment in employee development fecundated a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- The challenging new role fecundated his leadership skills, preparing him for even greater responsibilities.