moisten
moisten(
moy
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sihn
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to dampen)
a. humedecer
Moisten a cloth with turpentine and rub down the surface of the wood.Humedece un trapo con aguarrás y frota la superficie de la madera.
b. humedecerse
Irene moistened her lips, wondering how on earth she was going to explain.Irene se humedeció los labios preguntándose cómo demonios se iba a explicar.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. humedecerse
Carl's voice broke with emotion and his eyes moistened as he told the story.A Carl se le quebró la voz de emoción y se le humedecieron los ojos al relatar lo sucedido.
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