hydrate (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪdreɪt/

Definition

To cause a substance to absorb water, or to combine with water.

Examples

• The desert sun can quickly dehydrate you.

• This lotion is designed to hydrate the skin.

• The chemical reaction will hydrate the compound.

How to Use hydrate

hydrate with (prepositional phrase)

To combine with a specific substance that contains water. — "The clay hydrates with water to form a gel."

hydrate the skin (collocation)

To add moisture to the skin. — "Use a good moisturizer to hydrate the skin."

Synonyms of hydrate

Words with a similar meaning to hydrate:

• moisten
• water
• quench
• saturate

Antonyms of hydrate

Words with the opposite meaning to hydrate:

• dehydrate
• dry

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