Moisten

Word MOISTEN
Character 7
Hyphenation mois ten
Pronunciations /ˈmɔɪsən/

Definitions and meanings of "Moisten"

What do we mean by moisten?

To make or become moist. transitive & intransitive verb

To become moist.

To make moist or damp; wet superficially or in a moderate degree.

To soften; make tender.

To make damp; to wet in a small degree. transitive verb

To soften by making moist; to make tender. transitive verb

To make moist or moister. verb

To become moist or moister. verb

Moisten with fine drops verb

Make moist verb

To make moist or moister.

To become moist or moister.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Moisten

The word "moisten" in example sentences

"moisten" not (the earth). smite ... with all plagues -- Greek, "with (literally, 'in') every plague." ❋ Unknown (1871)

Add the dry ingedients and mix quickly but gently to just moisten the ingredients. ❋ Sarah (2009)

Toss romaine with just enough dressing to moisten evenly, not drench; sprinkle Parmesan over salad and toss briefly again. ❋ Neil Zevnik (2011)

As ready, transfer each piece of meat that is done to the bowl with the sausage, and moisten with several ladlefuls of cooking liquid. ❋ Gail Monaghan (2010)

Many a time had Koskoosh smacked his lips over the recollection of that box, though now his mouth refused to moisten. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Use the juice to moisten your bulgur instead of water. ❋ Annia Ciezadlo (2011)

The great psychologist Carl Rogers said, Almost always, when a person feels he has been deeply heard, his eyes moisten. ❋ Stephen R. Covey (2011)

Stir dry mixture gently into the wet ingredients to just moisten, then fold in the rhubarb and berries until the flour is just mixed through. ❋ Sarah (2009)

Pass any sauces of your choice (mustards or whipped heavy cream with horseradish are nice) as well as pitcher of broth to moisten meat, vegetables and potatoes. ❋ Gail Monaghan (2010)

Grate half of an apple and submerge in the brew to moisten fully. ❋ Sara Clemence (2011)

Her eyes seemed to moisten and grow deeper as she gave confirmation. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I've opened my mouth to speak mountains and gotten clouds, to regurgitate fresh meadows and gotten factories, to moisten the heads of dolphins and gotten sand in a bottle. ❋ Darryl Price (2011)

Spooned over warm toast, the mushrooms and gravy moisten the bread, and the contrasting textures that result—crunchy, silky, creamy and chewy—play nicely together. ❋ Kitty Greenwald (2011)

Add enough dressing to moisten but not drown, and toss gently. ❋ Gail Monaghan (2011)

He had a brown sack that turned out sausage, cheese, and Riesling which we shared to moisten dry throats. ❋ Andrew Edwards (2012)

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