moisten [ˈmɔɪsn]
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.).
2. (to become damp)
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.
moistentransitive verb
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (general)
a. humedecer
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