moisten

[ˈmɔɪs(ə)n]

moisten Definition

• 1. make something slightly wet
• 2. become slightly wet

Using moisten: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "moisten" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Moisten the sponge before cleaning the table.

• Example

  The grass had been moistened by the morning dew.

• Example

  She moistened her lips with her tongue before speaking.

moisten Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for moisten

• dampen
• wet
• humidify

Antonyms for moisten

• dry
• dehydrate

Phrases with moisten

• moisten one's whistle

  to drink something, especially an alcoholic beverage

  Example

  After a long day at work, he went to the pub to moisten his whistle.

• moisten the eyes

  to cry or become teary-eyed

  Example

  The touching scene in the movie made her moisten her eyes.

• moisten the pot

  to add more money to a pot in a card game

  Example

  He decided to moisten the pot by adding another $20.

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Summary: moisten in Brief

To 'moisten' [ˈmɔɪs(ə)n] means to make something slightly wet or become slightly wet. It is often used when referring to dampening something before use, as in 'Moisten the sponge before cleaning the table.' The phrase 'moisten one's whistle' refers to drinking something, while 'moisten the eyes' means to cry or become teary-eyed.