English dictionary
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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 | ||
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