Rehydrate
What it means
To restore water or fluid lost from a body or substance.
Reach for it when describing replacement of needed moisture after depletion
The runners stopped in the shade to rehydrate before continuing.
Words to choose between 5
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everyday
drink
Fits when taking in liquid is all that is known
Careful Drinking may not restore fluid balance.
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everyday
moisten again
Fits when a dried material receives water
Careful Moistening is not bodily hydration.
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warm
Fits when used reserves are filled
Careful Replenish does not specify water.
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professional
Fits when adequate water is supplied
Careful Hydrate need not follow dehydration.
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professional
restore fluids
Fits when clinical replacement is measured
Careful The phrase may include intravenous treatment.
Opposites 3
- dehydrate
- desiccate
- drain
Common phrases 3
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rehydrate after exercise
Cyclists rehydrate after exercise with water and food.
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rehydrate the body
The solution helps rehydrate the body during illness.
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fully rehydrate
Soak the beans overnight to fully rehydrate them.
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