verb🔗ShareTo soften (something) or separate it into pieces by soaking it in a heated or unheated liquid."The chef macerated the strawberries in balsamic vinegar and sugar to bring out their flavor. "foodchemistryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make lean; to cause to waste away."The harsh winter macerated the stray cat, leaving it thin and weak. "medicinebodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo subdue the appetite by poor or scanty diet; to mortify."During the strict religious retreat, the monks macerated themselves by eating only plain rice and water. "bodymindsoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo mortify the flesh in general."The religious ascetic macerated his body through fasting and self-flagellation, believing it would purify his soul. "bodyphysiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
