bedew

verb

bi-ˈdü How to pronounce bedew (audio)
Definition of bedewnext
as in to moisten
to make or become slightly or moderately wet her forehead gently bedewed with perspiration

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  1. moisten
  2. damp
  3. wet
  4. wash
  5. rinse
  6. flush
  7. dampen
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  • Zwilling drip coffee maker that has a showerhead designed to moisten coffee grounds thoroughly and evenly, resulting in smoother and richer coffee.
    Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
  • But there are many ways to moisten your Thanksgiving meal with gravy without introducing any animal products to the plate.
    Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of moisten
Verb
  • Styling Tip Apply a little hair oil to damp hair to nourish, smooth, and add shine to your hair before styling with your dryer.
    Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Ibex Woolies Pro Tech Crew ($115) and Bottom ($115) From powder days in Tahoe to damp training runs, the Woolies became our top choice for high-output activities and all-day wear alike.
    Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of damp
Verb
  • Advertisement The Southland remains in high fire season, which could last into the new year without a wetting rainfall, and forecasters say more Santa Ana winds are on the way.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Placing the plant in a dish filled with water allows its roots to soak up the moisture and keep your plant hydrated, without wetting the soil up top, where gnat larvae tend to live.
    Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of wet
Verb
  • And make sure to wash your hands frequently with soap and water.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The short clip, which was posted on December 2, has been viewed more than 22.2 million times and liked by over 3.3 million users, prompting many to share advice on how to wash cats in the comments.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of wash
Verb
  • When ham is wet-cured, it is immersed in a brine of salt and seasonings, rinsed and then aged, says Kersten.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Wipe before washing: Before rinsing pots, pans, and dishes, wipe them down with a paper towel to remove excess grease.
    Earl Foster, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of rinse
Verb
  • If everything looks good and the toilet still isn't flushing, replace it with a new one. Constant Clogging Clogs are not fun to deal with.
    Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
  • What are water conservation guidelines at the Grand Canyon? To support these efforts, the park requests adherence to the following measures: Minimize water use during cleaning activities. Reduce toilet flushing to essential needs only.
    Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of flush
Verb
  • Even as rain poured down on Manhattan last night, the festive atmosphere at the Metropolitan Museum of Art could not be dampened.
    Ian Malone, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Its shuffling around the release schedule didn’t give me much hope, and word spread from someone at a rival studio that the exhibitor screening didn’t go well, also dampening my hopes.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of dampen
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