moisturize
/'mɔistʃəraiz/
Definition
- Verb:
- To add or restore moisture to something; to make something slightly wet or less dry.
- To apply a substance (like a lotion or cream) to the skin or hair to prevent dryness.
Usage and Examples
- Verb:
- It is important to moisturize your skin after showering. (Applying lotion to prevent dry skin.)
- This cream helps moisturize dry patches on your elbows. (Making a specific dry area less dry.)
- The humidifier will moisturize the air in the bedroom. (Adding moisture to the air.)
Advanced Usage
- "to moisturize regularly": to apply moisturizer as part of a consistent routine.
- Dermatologists recommend that you moisturize regularly to maintain a healthy skin barrier.
- "to moisturize thoroughly": to apply moisturizer completely and carefully over an area.
- After exfoliating, be sure to moisturize thoroughly to soothe the skin.
Variants and Related Words
- Moisturizer (n): A cream or lotion used to moisturize the skin.
- She applied a facial moisturizer every morning.
- Moisturizing (adj): Having the quality of adding moisture.
- This is a very moisturizing body lotion.
- Moisture (n): Small drops of water or other liquid; dampness.
- The plant's leaves absorb moisture from the air.
Synonyms
- Hydrate: To add water or moisture to something.
- Humidify: To add moisture to the air (a more specific term for air).
- Lubricate: To make something smooth or slippery, often with oil or moisture (can be related in some technical contexts).
Antonyms
- Dehydrate: To remove moisture from something.
- Dry: To make or become free of moisture.
Related Phrases
- Moisturizing agent: An ingredient that helps retain moisture.
- Hyaluronic acid is a powerful moisturizing agent.
- Moisturizing treatment: A special product or procedure intended to add significant moisture.
- The salon offers a deep moisturizing treatment for damaged hair.
Verb
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make (more) humid
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We have a machine that humidifies the air in the house
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