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macerate

verb
/ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

Meaning

to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid

Example Sentences

The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.

Synonyms

soak, steep, soften, dissolve

Antonyms

dry, harden

Collocations

macerate fruit, macerate herbs, macerate vegetables

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