English verb: moisten | |||
1. | moisten (change) make moist | ||
Samples | The dew moistened the meadows. | ||
Synonyms | dampen, wash | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | wet | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | baste, humidify, moisturise, moisturize | ||
2. | moisten (contact) moisten with fine drops | ||
Samples | Drizzle the meat with melted butter. | ||
Synonyms | drizzle | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s something PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | splash, splosh, sprinkle | ||