Impregnating is the process of making something pregnant, usually referring to a living organism. There are various synonyms for this term, such as fertilizing, inseminating, sowing, pollinating or planting. All of these words refer to the process of causing something to produce new life or growth. In agriculture and horticulture, farmers and gardeners use these words to describe the act of introducing male reproductive cells to female reproductive organs of plants or animals. In the context of human beings, impregnating usually refers to sperm fertilizing a female egg, leading to pregnancy. These synonyms can be used interchangeably, depending on the specific context in which they are utilized.