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melt

1 of 2verb
/mɛlt/
Forms:melting,melted,melted/molten
1

(of something in solid form) to turn into liquid form by being subjected to heat

B1
  • Ice cubes melt quickly in warm water.
  • The chocolate is melting as it sits under the sun.
  • As the temperature rose, the glacier was melting at an alarming rate.
  • The forecast predicts that the ice cream will melt in the afternoon sun.
Synonyms:
unthawunfreezedethawthawdissolve
2

to cause something that is in solid form to turn into liquid form by use of heat

transitive
  • She melted butter in a saucepan to prepare pancakes for breakfast.
  • The chocolatier melted the cocoa butter and added it to the chocolate mixture to achieve a smooth texture.
  • She melted the wax crayons to create colorful candles.
  • The chef melted cheese on top of the burger to give it a gooey texture.
  • He melted the ice on the windshield by pouring warm water over it.
Synonyms:
melt downrun
3

to be deeply moved or touched by something

  • Watching the reunion of the long-lost siblings made everyone in the room melt with emotion.
  • The tender gesture of holding hands caused her to melt with affection for her partner.
  • Hearing the touching story of perseverance and triumph made the audience melt with admiration for the speaker.
  • The sight of the children singing carols at the nursing home made the residents melt.
Synonyms:
mellow outmellow
4

to lose distinct boundaries or characteristics

  • The colors of the sunset melted into each other, creating a beautiful blend of pinks and oranges across the sky.
  • The music melted into the background, creating a serene atmosphere in the café.
  • As the fog rolled in, the distant mountains seemed to melt into the mist, blurring their sharp edges.
  • As the sun set, the harsh glare of daylight melted into the soft hues of twilight.
Synonyms:
meld
5

to become less intense and gradually diminish

  • After the argument, tension between them began to melt, and they were able to reconcile their differences.
  • With each passing day, the fear of failure that had gripped him began to melt.
  • As the music played softly, the stress and worries of the day melted.
  • As the music played softly, the stress and worries of the day melted.
Synonyms:
evaporatedisappear