moisturizes
|moist-u-riz-es|
/ˈmɔɪs.tʃəˌraɪz/
(moisturize)
adding moisture
Etymology
'moisturize' originates from English formation combining 'moisture' (from 'moist') and the suffix '-ize' (from French/Latin/Greek), where the suffix '-ize' meant 'to make' or 'to cause to be'.
'moist' came into English via Old French 'moiste' (from Latin 'mustus'); Middle English had forms like 'moysture' meaning 'dampness'; the verb 'moisturize' was formed in modern English by adding '-ize' to 'moisture'.
Initially, related words meant 'damp' or 'slightly wet'; over time the derived verb 'moisturize' developed the more specific sense 'to supply or restore moisture, especially for skin care'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
third-person singular present form of 'moisturize': to apply moisture (often by using a lotion, cream, or similar product) to something—especially skin or hair—to prevent or relieve dryness.
She moisturizes her skin every morning after washing her face.
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