Moisten (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Make moist; "The dew moistened the meadows".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Wash
• Dampen

Hyponyms

• Moisturize
• Moisturise

Related Words

• Moisture (noun)
• Moistener (noun)
• Moistening (noun)

Meaning ²

Moisten with fine drops; "drizzle the meat with melted butter".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Drizzle

Hypernyms

• Splosh
• Sprinkle

Related Words

• Moistening (noun)