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macerate

verb

/ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

Meaning

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

The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.

soak, steep, soften, dissolve

dry, harden

macerate fruit, macerate herbs, macerate vegetables

to hang loosely or swing freely

To turn into ice or cause to become hard due to extreme cold.

to remain in a particular place or state

to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers

to flow or leak slowly through small openings or pores

to melt or cause to melt after being frozen