dissolve

dis-solve · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To cause a solid to become incorporated into a liquid so as to form a solution.

  2. 2.

    To officially end or dismiss an organization, assembly, or agreement.

  3. 3.

    To gradually disappear or fade away.

  4. 4.

    (Of a person) To give way to strong emotion, especially tears.

Phrases & expressions

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    Dissolve into tears/laughter — To suddenly start crying or laughing uncontrollably.
  • •
    Dissolve a marriage — To legally end a marriage.
  • •
    Dissolve boundaries — To remove barriers or distinctions.

Related words

Antonyms: create, establish, form, solidify
See also: dissolution, melt, solution
Synonyms: disintegrate, end, liquefy, melt

Etymology

From Latin dissolvere ("to loosen, break up"), from dis- ("apart") + solvere ("to loosen, release"). Related to solve and solution.