macerate

verb
UK: /ˈmæsəreɪt/
US: /ˈmæsəreɪt/

  1. To soften or break down a food by soaking it in a liquid.

    1. Macerate the berries in wine for a delicious dessert topping.
    2. Chefs often macerate fruits in alcohol to intensify their natural flavors before baking.

  2. To cause something to become softer by soaking it, sometimes until it almost dissolves.

    1. Macerate the herbs in oil to release their aromas.
    2. The artist macerated paper pulp to create a unique texture for her sculptures, ensuring a soft feel.

Synonyms

soak steep soften infuse
macerate adjective

  1. Having been softened or broken down by soaking in a liquid.

    1. The macerated fruit was used in the jam.
    2. She enjoyed the dessert with macerated strawberries because they had extra sweetness.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "macerate" in English means: To soften or break down a food by soaking it in a liquid., To cause something to become softer by soaking it, sometimes until it almost dissolves..

The phonetic transcription of "macerate" is /ˈmæsəreɪt/ in British English and /ˈmæsəreɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "macerate": soak, steep, soften, infuse.

Example usage of "macerate": "Macerate the berries in wine for a delicious dessert topping.". More examples on the page.