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moisten

verb moist·en \ˈmȯi-s^ən\

: to make (something) slightly wet : to make (something) moist

: to become slightly wet

moist·enedmoist·en·ing \ˈmȯis-niŋ, ˈmȯi-s^ən-iŋ\

Full Definition of MOISTEN

transitive verb

: to make moist

intransitive verb

: to become moist

— moist·en·er \ˈmȯis-nər, ˈmȯi-s^ən-ər\ noun

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First Known Use of MOISTEN

1580

Related to MOISTEN

Synonyms: bedew, damp, dampen

Antonyms: dry

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moisten

verb moist·en \ˈmȯi-s^ən\

moist·enedmoist·en·ing

Definition of MOISTEN for Kids

: to make damp

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