aquate

/əˈkwɑːteɪ, əˈkwɑːt/

Definitions

1. verb

to supply or provide with water

“The gardener aquate the parched plants to help them recover from the drought.”

2. verb

to make something wet or moist

“The rain aquate the sidewalk, making it slippery.”

3. verb

to surround or cover something with water

“The floodwaters aquate the entire neighborhood.”

Synonyms

  • hydrate
  • moisten

Antonyms

  • dehydrate
  • dry