Synonyms for Aerate (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (expose to fresh air):
air, air out
WordNet sense 2 (aerate (sewage) so as to favor the growth of organisms that decompose organic matter):
activate
WordNet sense 3 (impregnate, combine, or supply with oxygen):
oxygenate, oxygenise, oxygenize
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