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to melt
01
λιώνω, εξατμίζω
(of something in solid form) to turn into liquid form by being subjected to heat
Intransitive
Example
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.
02
to cause something that is in solid form to turn into liquid form by use of heat
Transitive: to melt solid matter
Example
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.
03
to be deeply moved or touched by something
Intransitive
Example
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.
04
to lose distinct boundaries or characteristics
Intransitive: to melt into sth
Example
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.
05
to become less intense and gradually diminish
Intransitive
Example
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.
Melt
01
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
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