Definition

To add water or liquid to something that has lost moisture, making it wet again.

Example

After the hike, I needed to rehydrate by drinking plenty of water.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I need to rehydrate after that workout.

Yeah, you really should drink some water.

Do you think sports drinks help to rehydrate better?

They can, but water is usually the best choice.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rehydrate → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "hydrate" (from Greek "hydor", meaning water). The word means to add water again to something that has lost it.

Memory Tip

Think of adding 'water again' — 're-' means again, and 'hydrate' relates to water. This helps you remember that rehydrate means to restore moisture.

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