5 letter words starting with BED

Bedew

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To wet with or as if with dew.

Pronunciation (US): bih-doo

Pronunciation (UK): bih-dyoo

Origin and Usage: The word bedew comes from the Middle English word "bedewen" which means to wet with dew. It was first used in the 14th century and is still in use today.

Synonyms: Moist, dampen, wet, sprinkle, besprinkle, water, humidify, drench.

Related Words: Dewed, bided, bodes, bowed, brewed.

Example Sentences:

• He woke up to find the grass bedewed with dew.
• She bedewed her face with tears.
• The morning mist bedewed the trees.

Bedim Part of Speech: verb Definition: to make something less clear or visible; to obscure Pronunciations: US: /bɪˈdɪm/; UK: /bɪˈdɪm/ Origin and Usage: The word "bedim" originated from the Middle English word "bedymen" which means "to dim, make dark". It was first used in the 14th century. The word is still commonly used today in both formal and informal contexts. Synonyms: obscure, cloud, darken, dim, eclipse, fog, haze, mask, shroud Related Words: abide, abide, bedew, bided, bider, bides, bidet, bield, biers, bight Example Sentences: - The fog had begun to bedim the view from the top of the mountain. - The politicians vague statements were meant to bedim the truth. - The artist used a technique to bedim the background of the painting.