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moisten

verb

  1. to make moist
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈmɔɪsən/

verb

Etymology: Etymology tree English moist English -en English moisten From moist + -en.

  1. To make moist or moister.

    She put on some lip balm to moisten her lips.

  2. To become moist or moister.

    His eyes began to moisten as he held back tears.