Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
moisten
verb
/ˈmɔɪsən/
Definition
To make something slightly wet or damp.
Examples
- Moisten the sponge before using it to apply the paint.
- She decided to moisten the cake with a bit of syrup.
- The gardener said to moisten the soil before planting the seeds.
Meaning
Moisten refers to the act of adding a small amount of liquid to make something less dry.
Synonyms
- dampen
- wet
- humidify
- steam
- sprinkle
