Definitions for: Moisten

[v] make moist; "The dew moistened the meadows"
[v] moisten with fine drops; "drizzle the meat with melted butter"

Webster (1913) Definition: Mois"ten, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Moistened; p. pr. &
vb. n. Moistening.]
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.

Synonyms: dampen, drizzle, wash

See Also: baste, humidify, moisturise, moisturize, splash, splosh, sprinkle, wet

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