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Definition of Moisten
1. Verb. Make moist. "The dew moistened the meadows"
Exact synonyms: Dampen, Wash
Generic synonyms: Wet
Specialized synonyms: Humidify, Moisturise, Moisturize, Baste
Derivative terms: Dampener, Dampening, Moistener, Moistening, Moisture
Generic synonyms: Wet
Specialized synonyms: Humidify, Moisturise, Moisturize, Baste
Derivative terms: Dampener, Dampening, Moistener, Moistening, Moisture
2. Verb. Moisten with fine drops. "They moisten the bread with melted butter"; "Drizzle the meat with melted butter"
Definition of Moisten
1. v. t. To make damp; to wet in a small degree.
Definition of Moisten
1. to make or become moist [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Moisten
1. 1. To make damp; to wet in a small degree. "A pipe a little moistened on the inside." (Bacon) 2. To soften by making moist; to make tender. "It moistened not his executioner's heart with any pity." (Fuller) Origin: Moistened; Moistening. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)