moisten

Verb

Verb Forms: moistened, moistening, moistens

• To make or become slightly wet or damp.
• make moist
  • "The dew moistened the meadows"
• moisten with fine drops
• To make moist or moister.
• To become moist or moister.

Examples

• He had to moisten his finger to better separate the clingy Words With Friends tiles.
• His eyes began to moisten as he held back tears.
• She put on some lip balm to moisten her lips.

Synonyms

dampen, drizzle, wash