melt

melt · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To change from a solid to a liquid state, typically by heating.

  2. 2.

    To dissolve or disappear gradually.

  3. 3.

    To become tender or emotional; to be moved deeply.

  4. 4.

    To blend or merge imperceptibly.

  5. 5.

    The act or process of melting; melted material.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    melt in one's mouth — to be extremely tender or delicious
  • •
    melt away — to disappear gradually
  • •
    melt someone's heart — to inspire tender feelings

Related words

Antonyms: freeze, harden, solidify
See also: dissolve, freeze, liquefy, thaw
Synonyms: dissolve, liquefy, soften, thaw

Etymology

From Old English meltan (intransitive) and mieltan (transitive), from Proto-Germanic meltana ("to melt, dissolve"). Related to Old Norse melta ("to digest") and Latin mollis ("soft").