How Do You Spell MOISTURIZE?

Pronunciation: [mˈɔ͡ɪst͡ʃəɹˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "moisturize" is spelled with an "m-o-i-s-t" at the beginning, followed by a "u-r-i-z-e" at the end. The "oi" sound in the middle is pronounced like "oy" in "boy," and the "z" at the end is pronounced like "z" in "zebra." Therefore, the IPA transcription for "moisturize" is /ˈmɔɪs.tʃə.raɪz/. To moisturize means to apply a substance, typically lotion or cream, to the skin to prevent dryness and keep the skin hydrated.

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MOISTURIZE Meaning and Definition

  1. Moisturize is a verb that refers to the act of adding or retaining moisture in something, usually in reference to skin, hair, or other materials. It is the process of hydrating or replenishing moisture to prevent dryness, flakiness, or irritation. Moisturizing involves applying or using substances, such as creams, lotions, oils, or other products, to help retain moisture and increase overall hydration.

    When applied to the skin, moisturizing products typically contain ingredients that are capable of attracting and retaining water, such as humectants and emollients. These substances help to create a protective barrier on the skin's surface, preventing water loss and sealing in moisture. Through regular moisturizing, the skin is maintained supple, nourished, and healthy-looking.

    Similarly, moisturizing can also be done to keep hair hydrated and prevent it from becoming dry, brittle, or susceptible to damage. Hair moisturizers are designed to infuse the hair shaft with moisture, making it softer, more manageable, and less prone to breakage.

    While skincare and haircare are the most common applications of moisturizing, the term can also be used more broadly to describe the act of adding moisture to various materials, such as wood, fabric, or food, to maintain their quality or prevent damage caused by dryness.

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Etymology of MOISTURIZE

The word "moisturize" comes from the combination of the words "moist" and "-ize".

1. "Moist" originates from the Old French word "moiste", which means wet or damp. It further comes from the Latin word "mūcidus", meaning moldy or musty.

2. "-Ize" is a suffix derived from the Greek "-izein", referring to the act or process of making or becoming something.

Therefore, "moisturize" combines these components to mean the act or process of making something moist or adding moisture to something, particularly referring to the skin.

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Conjugate verb Moisturize

CONDITIONAL

I would moisturize
you would moisturize
he/she/it would moisturize
we would moisturize
they would moisturize

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be moisturizing
you would be moisturizing
he/she/it would be moisturizing
we would be moisturizing
they would be moisturizing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have moisturize
you would have moisturize
he/she/it would have moisturize
we would have moisturize
they would have moisturize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been moisturizing
you would have been moisturizing
he/she/it would have been moisturizing
we would have been moisturizing
they would have been moisturizing

FUTURE

I will moisturize
you will moisturize
he/she/it will moisturize
we will moisturize
they will moisturize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be moisturizing
you will be moisturizing
he/she/it will be moisturizing
we will be moisturizing
they will be moisturizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have moisturized
you will have moisturized
he/she/it will have moisturized
we will have moisturized
they will have moisturized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been moisturizing
you will have been moisturizing
he/she/it will have been moisturizing
we will have been moisturizing
they will have been moisturizing

IMPERATIVE

you moisturize
we let´s moisturize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to moisturize

PAST

I moisturized
you moisturized
he/she/it moisturized
we moisturized
they moisturized

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was moisturizing
you were moisturizing
he/she/it was moisturizing
we were moisturizing
they were moisturizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

moisturized

PAST PERFECT

I had moisturized
you had moisturized
he/she/it had moisturized
we had moisturized
they had moisturized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been moisturizing
you had been moisturizing
he/she/it had been moisturizing
we had been moisturizing
they had been moisturizing

PRESENT

I moisturize
you moisturize
he/she/it moisturizes
we moisturize
they moisturize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am moisturizing
you are moisturizing
he/she/it is moisturizing
we are moisturizing
they are moisturizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

moisturizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have moisturized
you have moisturized
he/she/it has moisturized
we have moisturized
they have moisturized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been moisturizing
you have been moisturizing
he/she/it has been moisturizing
we have been moisturizing
they have been moisturizing
I would have moisturized
we would have moisturized
you would have moisturized
he/she/it would have moisturized
they would have moisturized

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