What is another word for moisten?
Pronunciation: [mˈɔ͡ɪstən] (IPA) 
There are several synonyms for the word "moisten" which we can use in our daily language. Some of these useful words are dampen, wet, humidify, soak, saturate, and drench. Each of these synonymous terms describes the process of making something moist or slightly wet. For example, if we want to describe the process of making a sponge wet, we could say that we moistened it. Alternatively, we could say that we dampened, saturated, or soaked the sponge, all of which would convey the same meaning. Whether we say moisten or any of its synonyms, the key idea is to add moisture to something and make it more humid or wet.
