Definition

To add or restore water or moisture to something, especially skin or hair, to keep it soft and healthy.

Example

She uses a cream to moisturize her skin every day.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you tried that new cream that claims to moisturize all day?

Not yet, but I've heard good things about it.

I really need something to moisturize my skin this winter.

You should definitely give it a shot; it might be just what you need!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Moisturize → It is formed from "moist" (from Old French *moiste*, meaning slightly wet) and "-urize" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating the process of making or causing). The word "moisturize" means to make something slightly wet or to add moisture to it.

Memory Tip

Think of making something 'slightly wet' ('moist') — that's what it means to moisturize.

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