Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

asperate

verb
/ˈæs.pə.reɪt/
Definition
To make rough; to roughen.
Examples
  • They used sandpaper to asperate the wooden surface before painting.
  • The artist decided to asperate the canvas to create more depth in the texture.
Meaning
To create a rough texture or surface.
Synonyms
  • Roughen
  • Texture
  • Coarsen