besprinkle
Dot with droplets
To besprinkle is to sprinkle something over a surface, scattering small drops or particles: The chef besprinkled the cake with powdered sugar.
The word is old-fashioned and literary, rarely encountered outside historical texts or deliberately archaic prose.
Modern English typically uses sprinkle instead.
Disperse irregularly across
- disperseCause to spread apart
- distributeDivide and deliver
- spreadTo distribute widely
- showerWater spray for bathing
dot · pepper · sow · broadcast · disseminate · intersperse · diffuse · spatter
Dispersed liquid droplets
- atomizeConvert to fine particles
- nebulizeConvert to fine
- mistFine airborne moisture
- drizzleVery light precipitation
spritz · vapor · aerosol · droplet · fine · delicate · light · gentle
Wet slightly or diminish
- wetSaturated with liquid
- dewOvernight surface condensation
- moistureSmall amounts of liquid
- hydrateInfuse with water
spritz · splash · dab · drip · droplets · humidity · condensation · mizzle
Apply ceremonial oil
- blessConfer favor upon
- sanctifyMake officially holy
- holy waterSacramental liquid for blessings
- chrismConsecrated anointing substance
ritual · ceremony · purify · sacred · dedicate · ordain · lustration · cleanse
Plants for seasoning
- parsleyCulinary herb for garnishing
- cilantroPungent leafy herb
- chivesMild allium herb
- dillFeathery culinary herb
sesame · paprika · edible flowers · sprigs · topping · finishing touch · plating · presentation
strew
Disperse irregularly across
- disperseCause to spread apart
- distributeDivide and deliver
- spreadTo distribute widely
shower · dot · pepper · sow · broadcast · disseminate · intersperse · diffuse · spatter · bestrew
spray
Dispersed liquid droplets
drizzle · spritz · vapor · aerosol · droplet · fine · delicate · light · gentle · perfume
dampen
Wet slightly or diminish
hydrate · spritz · splash · dab · drip · droplets · humidity · condensation · mizzle · refresh
anoint
Apply ceremonial oil
- blessConfer favor upon
- sanctifyMake officially holy
- holy waterSacramental liquid for blessings
chrism · ritual · ceremony · purify · sacred · dedicate · ordain · lustration · cleanse · hyssop
herbs
Plants for seasoning
dill · sesame · paprika · edible flowers · sprigs · topping · finishing touch · plating · presentation · zest