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SPRINKLE Synonyms

There are 28 synonyms of the word sprinkle. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word sprinkle. (close relations)
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besprinkle
verbv
verb

• scatter with liquid; wet lightly

disperse
verbv
verb

• distribute loosely

• to cause to separate and go in different directions

• cause to separate

• move away from each other

• separate (light) into spectral rays

• cause to become widely known

dot
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the United States federal department that institutes and coordinates national transportation programs; created in 1966

• a very small circular shape

• the shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code

• street name for lysergic acid diethylamide

verb

• scatter or intersperse like dots or studs

• distribute loosely

• make a dot or dots

• mark with a dot

dust
verb, nounv, n
noun

• fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air

• the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

• free microscopic particles of solid material

verb

• remove the dust from

• rub the dust over a surface so as to blur the outlines of a shape

• cover with a light dusting of a substance

• distribute loosely

scatter
verbv
noun

• a haphazard distribution in all directions

• the act of scattering

verb

• to cause to separate and go in different directions

• move away from each other

• distribute loosely

• sow by scattering

• cause to separate

• strew or distribute over an area

spatter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively

• the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface

verb

• dash a liquid upon or against

• rain gently

• spot, splash, or soil

bestrew
verbv
verb

• cover by strewing

broadcast
verb, nounv, n
noun

• message that is transmitted by radio or television

• a radio or television show

verb

• broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television

• sow over a wide area, especially by hand

• cause to become widely known

dapple
verbv
noun

• a small contrasting part of something

verb

• colour with streaks or blotches of different shades

diffuse
verbv
adjective

• (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected

adjective satellite

• spread out; not concentrated in one place

• lacking conciseness

verb

• move outward

• spread or diffuse through

• cause to become widely known

disseminate
verbv
verb

• cause to become widely known

drizzle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower

verb

• rain lightly

• moisten with fine drops

fleck
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

• a small contrasting part of something

verb

• make a spot or mark onto

pepper
verb, nounv, n
noun

• climber having dark red berries (peppercorns) when fully ripe; southern India and Sri Lanka; naturalized in northern Burma and Assam

• any of various tropical plants of the genus Capsicum bearing peppers

• pungent seasoning from the berry of the common pepper plant of East India; use whole or ground

• sweet and hot varieties of fruits of plants of the genus Capsicum

verb

• add pepper to

• attack and bombard with or as if with missiles

shower
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

• someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see

• washing yourself by standing upright under water sprayed from a nozzle

• a brief period of precipitation

• a sudden downpour (as of tears or sparks etc) likened to a rain shower

• a party of friends assembled to present gifts (usually of a specified kind) to a person

verb

• expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns

• spray or sprinkle with

• take a shower; wash one's body in the shower

• rain abundantly

• provide abundantly with

sow
verb, adverbv, adv
noun

• an adult female hog

verb

• place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

• introduce into an environment

• place seeds in or on (the ground)

speckle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small contrasting part of something

verb

• produce a mottled effect

• mark with small spots

spot
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a point located with respect to surface features of some region

• a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising

• an outstanding characteristic

• a blemish made by dirt

• a small contrasting part of something

• a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance

• a business establishment for entertainment

• a slight attack of illness

• a small piece or quantity of something

• a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)

• a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer

• a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value

• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

verb

• catch sight of

• detect with the senses

• mar or impair with a flaw

• make a spot or mark onto

• become spotted

• mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition

spread
verbv
noun

• process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

• a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

• farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

• a haphazard distribution in all directions

• a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes

• a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed

• two facing pages of a book or other publication

• the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age)

• decorative cover for a bed

• act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time

adjective satellite

• distributed or spread over a considerable extent

• prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out

• fully extended in width

verb

• distribute or disperse widely

• become distributed or widespread

• spread across or over

• spread out or open from a closed or folded state

• cause to become widely known

• become widely known and passed on

• strew or distribute over an area

• move outward

• cover by spreading something over

• distribute over a surface in a layer

strew
verbv
verb

• spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)

• cover; be dispersed over

Best Hypernyms For SPRINKLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sprinkle, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
discharge disperse dot dust rain scatter shower watering wet
Phrases (2)
rain downrain shower

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