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Moisten

Moisten Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Moisten? [v] make moist; "The dew moistened the meadows" [v] moisten with fine drops; "drizzle the meat with melted butter" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Moisten: dampen \| drizzle \| wash Related Terms \| Find terms related to Moisten: asperge \| bedew \| bespatter \| besprinkle \| dabble \| damp \| dampen \| dash \| dew \| douche \| hose \| hose down \| humect \| humectate \| humidify \| irrigate \| paddle \| slobber \| slop \| slosh \| sparge \| spatter \| splash \| splatter \| sponge \| spray \| sprinkle \| swash \| syringe \| water \| wet \| wet down See Also \| baste \| humidify \| moisturise \| moisturize \| splash \| splosh \| sprinkle \| wet Moisten In Webster's Dictionary \Mois"ten\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Moistened}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Moistening}.] 1. To make damp; to wet in a small degree. A pipe a little moistened on the inside. --Bacon. 2. To soften by making moist; to make tender. It moistened not his executioner's heart with any pity. --Fuller.

Moisten Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Moisten?

[v] make moist; "The dew moistened the meadows"
[v] moisten with fine drops; "drizzle the meat with melted butter"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Moisten: dampen | drizzle | wash

Moisten In Webster's Dictionary

\Mois"ten\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Moistened}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Moistening}.]
1. To make damp; to wet in a small degree.

         A pipe a little moistened on the inside. --Bacon.

2. To soften by making moist; to make tender.

         It moistened not his executioner's heart with any
         pity.                                 --Fuller.

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