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View synonyms for moisturize

moisturize

[ mois-chuh-rahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, mois·tur·ized, mois·tur·iz·ing.
  1. to add or restore moisture to (something):

    to moisturize one's skin with lotion; to moisturize air.

verb (used without object)

, mois·tur·ized, mois·tur·iz·ing.
  1. to make something moist; counteract a dry condition with moisture:

    a skin cream that moisturizes while you sleep.

moisturize

/ ˈmɔɪstʃəˌraɪz /

verb

  1. tr to add or restore moisture to (the air, the skin, etc)

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Other Words From

  • de·moistur·ize verb (used with object) demoisturized demoisturizing

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Word History and Origins

Origin of moisturize1

First recorded in 1940–45; moisture + -ize

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Example Sentences

So moisturize those elbows in preparation for some major rubbing.

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