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Antonyms for moisten

Grammar : Verb
Spell : moi-suhn
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɔɪ sən

Definition of moisten

Origin :
  • 1570s, from moist + -en (1). Related: Moistened; moistening. The earlier verb was simply moist (early 14c.), from Old French moistir.
  • verb make wet, damp
Example sentences :
  • If it be drinkable by any manner of mortal, I must moisten my throat with it.
  • Extract from : « The New Adam and Eve (From "Mosses From An Old Manse") » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • Mix the sugar, cocoa, and salt and moisten with some of the milk.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • Moisten them with a little of the soup, just sufficient to keep them from burning.
  • Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
  • Beat six eggs very light, and moisten the mixture with them.
  • Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
  • Mix all together, and moisten it with a quart of Madeira, and a pint of brandy.
  • Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
  • It is essential to moisten and convey more solid food into the stomach, and from thence to the respective parts of the system.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
  • Melt some hog's lard, add as much clivers or goosegrass as the lard will moisten, and boil them together over a slow fire.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
  • To be used, first moisten the spot on the clothes with water, then rub it with the ball, and let the spot dry in the sun.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
  • Moisten a piece of paper with a solution of soap and alum, lay it on the print or picture, and pass it under a rolling press.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
  • Jem-y-Lord took a sponge and began to moisten the cold forehead.
  • Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine

Synonyms for moisten

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