Meaning & use
aerate
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To supply or expose something to air, or to make soil more porous by loosening it.
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The gardener aerated the lawn to help water reach the roots.
Aerate the soup by whisking it briefly before serving to lighten the texture.
A note on using this word
Aerate is commonly used in gardening, as in aerating soil or lawns, and in cooking or winemaking, where introducing air changes a substance's texture or flavor.
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