melt
Present Participle
melting
Past Tense
melted
Past Participle
melted/molten
1
(of something in solid form) to turn into liquid form by being subjected to heat
- 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.
- The forecast predicts that the ice cream will melt in the afternoon sun.
2
to cause something that is in solid form to turn into liquid form by use of heat
transitive
- 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.
- The chef melted cheese on top of the burger to give it a gooey texture.
- He melted the ice on the windshield by pouring warm water over it.
3
to be deeply moved or touched by something
- 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.
- The sight of the children singing carols at the nursing home made the residents melt.
Synonyms:
4
to lose distinct boundaries or characteristics
- 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.
- As the sun set, the harsh glare of daylight melted into the soft hues of twilight.
Synonyms:
5
to become less intense and gradually diminish
- 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.
- As the music played softly, the stress and worries of the day melted.