hydrate

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noun

hy·drate ˈhī-ˌdrāt

Synonyms of hydrate next

: a compound formed by the union of water with some other substance

hydrate

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verb

hydrated; hydrating

transitive verb

: to cause to take up or combine with water or the elements of water

: to supply with ample fluid or moisture

hydrates and softens the skin

intransitive verb

: to become a hydrate

hydration

hī-ˈdrā-shən

noun

hydrator

ˈhī-ˌdrā-tər

noun

Example Sentences

Verb lotions and creams that hydrate the skin Drink fluids to hydrate the body.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Hustle Butter's Hustle Bubbles Deluxes is a lightweight cleanser that fights off bacteria and hydrates skin, sans any residue. —

Jasmine Washington, seventeen.com, 2 June 2023 Packed with peptides, this eye serum plumps and hydrates the under-eyes at a very reasonable price. —

Tatjana Freund, elle.com, 1 June 2023 Best Hair Oil LolaVie Lightweight Hair Oil $32 at lolavie.com Credit: lolavie.com A hair oil that hydrates without making your stands feel greasy? —

Women's Health, 9 May 2023 This ingenious product proves it can be done—grapeseed oil dissolves makeup, micelles trap dirt, squalane hydrates. —

Women's Health, 9 May 2023 Milk is more hydrating than water The other factor affecting how well a beverage hydrates relates to a drink’s nutrient composition. —

Lisa Drayer, CNN, 6 May 2023 Price at time of publish: $10 Functions: Sets, hydrates, and soothes skin | Size: 2.7 oz. —

Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2023 Yes Formulated Without Parabens Yes 8 Oribe Signature Shampoo $49 at Amazon$49 at Nordstrom$36 at Walmart Pros Humectant-rich formula hydrates hair Indulgent scent Cons Pricey Thinking about taking your shower to a new level of indulgence? —

Good Housekeeping, 13 Mar. 2023 Wheat protein and vitamin E further hydrate and repair the hair and scalp. —

Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 May 2022

Verb

This snout soother is made with all-natural ingredients such as shea butter, coconut oil, and vitamin E, which work together to hydrate and protect your dog's nose from dryness, cracking, and irritation. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2023 Now 30% Off $15 at Sephora Shea butter, jojoba seed oil and Maxi-Lip™ peptides help this clean beauty lip balm to hydrate and nourish dry, cracked lips. —

Sarah Maberry, townandcountrymag.com, 11 May 2023 Our pick for the best shampoo for oily hair, overall, is the Nécessaire The Shampoo, which includes aloe vera juice to naturally hydrate and balance. —

Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 4 May 2023 It’s formulated with Padina Pavonica, organic English Rose Hydrolat, ginkgo biloba and chlorella vulgaris, which all work to soothe the skin, promote firmness and elasticity and keep the skin hydrated for 24 hours. —

Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Apr. 2023 Thankfully, there are many shampoos on the market that don’t include potentially harmful ingredients and still offer an effective formula that cleans, balances, and hydrates your hair. —

Daley Quinn, Health, 17 Apr. 2023 Throughout the showcase, fans sipped cocktails and hydrated on Splash Blast Flavored Water and Splash Fizz. —

Matt Tighe, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2023 Adding this fan-favorite to your curly hair routine will not only smooth and hydrate your strands, but its UV filter ingredients also claim to protect against UV damage and heat tools. —

Andrea Jordan, Good Housekeeping, 10 Feb. 2023 This mask promises to hydrate while warding off any environmental aggressors—a particular bonus for the city-dwellers among us. —

Meg Donohue, Town & Country, 26 Jan. 2023 See More

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