BEDEW Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

bedew

verb

bi-ˈdü

Definition of bedew

as in to moisten

to make or become slightly or moderately wet her forehead gently bedewed with perspiration

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Verb

Mix with a spatula until the dry ingredients are just moistened; do not overmix.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Rainfall may provide all of the water your lawn needs; however, a quick, heavy downpour might not moisten the soil sufficiently.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of moisten

Verb

The chassis features a unique rear hinge that splits slightly upon impact, helping to damp street vibrations and preventing the scooter from bottoming out on minor debris.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026
When cleaning wood or stone, use it barely damp and well wrung, with a pH-neutral cleaner.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of damp

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For best results, water deeply at the base of the plant, allowing moisture to soak into the root zone rather than wetting the foliage, says Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026
Arrange some small, flat stones around the puddle to give the butterflies a place to land, and then add enough water to moisten or wet the sand.

— Joan Morris, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of wet

Verb

For instance, studies have found a single load of laundry can wash 700,000 tendrils of microplastics known as microfibers into sewers.

— Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Petrino may look for a relatively quick turnaround to wash the negativity away after winning a forgettable fight.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of wash

Verb

Conventional sewage treatment is capable of filtering up to 99% of microfibers and other microplastics flushed from homes and businesses, other studies have found.

— Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
He was beaten instantly on the next play by Gervon Dexter, who flushed Johnson out of the pocket and forced an incompletion.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of flush

Verb

Yields have climbed higher as softer inflation and labor data have dampened the picture for Fed rate hikes, which the market has already priced in.

— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026
Once you’re done, use a cloth dampened with water only to remove the soapy residue.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026

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