Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Desiccate

Hydrate

The word that is opposite in meaning to the word desiccate is hydrate.

• Desiccate means "to dry out or dry up."
• Hydrate means "to add water to or cause to combine with water."

The other words do not have the opposite meaning of "desiccate."

• Honour means "to treat with respect or deference."
• Ascend means "to move or go up."
• Venerate means "to regard with great respect or reverence."