Cause to absorb water (7)

I believe the answer is:

hydrate

(Other definitions for hydrate that I've seen before include "Cause (something) to absorb water" , "Moisturise" , "Give water" , "Supply liquid" , "compound" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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