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to melt
01
(of something in solid form) to turn into liquid form by being subjected to heat
Intransitive
Examples
Ice cubes melt quickly in warm water.
The chocolate is melting as it sits under the sun.
02
to cause something that is in solid form to turn into liquid form by use of heat
Transitive: to melt solid matter
Examples
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.
03
to be deeply moved or touched by something
Intransitive
Examples
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.
04
to lose distinct boundaries or characteristics
Intransitive: to melt into sth
Examples
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.
05
to become less intense and gradually diminish
Intransitive
Examples
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.
Melt
01
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
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