melts

melts · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Becomes liquid as a result of heating.

  2. 2.

    Dissolves or disappears gradually.

  3. 3.

    (Of a person) becomes tender or emotional.

Related words

Antonyms: freezes, solidifies
See also: dissolve, melt, thaw
Synonyms: dissolves, liquefies, thaws

Etymology

From Old English meltan meaning "to melt, dissolve."