make moist; "The dew moistened the meadows"
Used in a Sentence
moisten
How to use moisten in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for moisten.
Editorial note
But think of all those sperm cells that did nothing more than moisten a kleenex.
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Quick take
make moist; "The dew moistened the meadows"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of moisten gathered in one view.
moisten with fine drops; "drizzle the meat with melted butter"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for moisten.
verb
make moist; "The dew moistened the meadows"
verb
moisten with fine drops; "drizzle the meat with melted butter"
See also: drizzle
Example sentences
But think of all those sperm cells that did nothing more than moisten a kleenex.
The water would then moisten the eggs, making it hard to over-cook them.
People doing dog sports that involve scent may have a spray bottle to moisten the dog's nose before their turn.
Coffee barely drips and if it does into cupI do not pre moisten filter.
For example, replacing "anoint" with "moisten" and "soul" with "life breath".
- dry eyes aren't as common as in the first 6 months but I do take more screen breaks to moisten my eyes - blurred vision.
Um "anoint" and "moisten" have very different meanings in English.
When it's really bad, I moisten the prefilter a little to grab more material.
Except you don't want to do that in BBQ because it can toughen, dry out/over-moisten, or burn the meat in some combination.
"Item, on the 24th, a small, insinuative clyster, preparative and gentle, to soften, moisten, and refresh the bowels of Mr.
After the third measurement, I got very thirsty, also was feeling nauseated and asked if I am allowed to chew a gum to help moisten my mouth, and they said no problem.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use moisten in a sentence?
But think of all those sperm cells that did nothing more than moisten a kleenex.
What does moisten mean?
make moist; "The dew moistened the meadows"
What part of speech is moisten?
moisten is commonly used as verb.