English noun: hydrate | |||
1. | hydrate (substance) any compound that contains water of crystallization | ||
Broader (hypernym) | chemical compound, compound | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | monohydrate | ||
English verb: hydrate | |||
1. | hydrate (change) supply water or liquid to in order to maintain a healthy balance | ||
Samples | The bicyclists must be hydrated frequently. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | furnish, provide, render, supply | ||
Verb group | hydrate | ||
2. | hydrate (change) become hydrated and combine with water | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | change | ||
Verb group | hydrate | ||
3. | hydrate (change) cause to be hydrated; add water or moisture to | ||
Samples | Hydrate your skin. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | humidify, moisturise, moisturize | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | slack, slake | ||
Verb group | hydrate, hydrate | ||
Antonyms | dry up, exsiccate, dehydrate, desiccate | ||