1 to become or make sth become liquid as a result of heating:
[V] The snow showed no sign of melting. * melting ice * [VN] The sun had melted the snow. * First, melt two ounces of butter.
compareDEFROST, DE-ICE
2 to become or to make a feeling, an emotion, etc. become gentler and less strong:
[V] The tension in the room began to melt. * [VN] Her trusting smile melted his heart.
IDIOMS
melt in your mouth (of food) to be soft and very good to eat:
They serve steaks that just melt in your mouth.
moreatBUTTERn.
PHRASALVERBS
melt away
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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