moisten — To make slightly wet or damp by adding a small amount of liquid or moisture.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To make slightly wet or damp by adding a small amount of liquid or moisture.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɔɪsən/
Example Sentences
- The chef told me to moisten the cake with some brandy, but I accidentally used the whole bottle!
- She moistened the envelope before sealing it.
- My grandmother always moistens her plants with a spray bottle like she's blessing them.
moisten
VERB[/ˈmɔɪsən/]
To make slightly wet or damp by adding a small amount of liquid or moisture.
To make slightly wet or damp by adding a small amount of liquid or moisture.
Moisten with blessing, listen little christen!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'moistir' (14th century), which developed from Latin 'musteus' meaning 'wet' or 'damp'. The word carries the ancient idea of using water's power to bring life and vitality.
Breakdown
moist (wet/damp) + -en (verb suffix meaning 'to make' or 'to cause to become')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The chef told me to moisten the cake with some brandy, but I accidentally used the whole bottle!”
“She moistened the envelope before sealing it.”
“My grandmother always moistens her plants with a spray bottle like she's blessing them.”
“The baker moistened the dough to make it easier to work with.”
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