Pronunciations (7)
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/haɪˈdɹeɪt/
Pronunciation notes
- Canada
- General-American
- Received-Pronunciation
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/ˈhaɪdɹeɪt/
Pronunciation notes
- Canada
- General-American
- Received-Pronunciation
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/hɑeˈdɹæɪt/
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- Australia
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/ˈhɑedɹæɪt/
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- Australia
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[hɑe̯ˈdɹæɪ̯t]
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- New-Zealand
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[ˈhɑe̯dɹæɪ̯t]
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- New-Zealand
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ˈhaɪdɹeɪt
Noun
A solid compound containing or linked to water molecules.
Water.
Usage- Rare
Verb
To take up, consume or become linked to water.
Usage- Transitive
- Examples
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A lotion can hydrate the skin.
To drink water.
Usage- Slang
To load data from a database record into an object's variables
Noun
any compound that contains water of crystallization
- Broader terms
Verb
supply water or liquid to in order to maintain a healthy balance
- Examples
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the bicyclists must be hydrated frequently
become hydrated and combine with water
- Broader terms
cause to be hydrated; add water or moisture to
- Antonyms
- Broader terms
- Examples
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hydrate your skin