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moisten

DEFINITIONS OF: moisten

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v make moist

“The dew moistened the meadows”
Synonyms:
dampen, wash
Types:
humidify, moisturise, moisturize
make (more) humid
baste
cover with liquid before cooking
hydrate
cause to be hydrated; add water or moisture to
Type of:
wet
cause to become wet

v moisten with fine drops

Synonyms:
drizzle
Type of:
splash, splosh, sprinkle
cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
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