melt

Universal Words verb 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