remoisten

Add water back

To remoisten is to make something moist again after it has dried out: remoisten the sponge before wiping the counter, remoisten the envelope flap.

The word appears mainly in instructions for craft projects, cooking, and cleaning.

rewet

rewet

Dampen something again

dampen · wet · humidify · sprinkle · mist · spray · damp · sponge · dab · splash

restore

rehydrate

Restore fluid levels

refresh · revive · rejuvenate · reinvigorate · soften · plump · reconstitute · reactivate · renew

saturate

resoak

Saturate again after drying

drench · steep · immerse · submerge · waterlog · permeate · infuse · imbue · bathe

Opposites
moisture addition vs. removal

remoistendry

Free from moisture

dehydrate · desiccate · dry out · parch · drain

repetition vs. initial action

remoistenmoisten

Add slight wetness

dampen · wet

Family

remoistened, remoistens, remoistening

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G