Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

inseminate

verb
/ɪnˈsɛməˌneɪt/
Definition
To introduce semen into the reproductive system of a female to initiate pregnancy.
Examples
  • He chose to inseminate the cows artificially to improve the herd’s genetics.
  • The doctor will inseminate the patient using an advanced reproductive technique.
  • Farmers have been inseminating livestock for decades to enhance breed quality.
Meaning
The process of transferring sperm to fertilize an egg within a female organism.
Synonyms
  • impregnate
  • introduce
  • fertilize