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melted

/ˈmɛltɪd/

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verb

To change (or to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat.

Examples :

"I melted butter to make a cake."

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verb

To dissolve, disperse, vanish.

Examples :

"His troubles melted away."

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verb

To soften, as by a warming or kindly influence; to relax; to render gentle or susceptible to mild influences; sometimes, in a bad sense, to take away the firmness of; to weaken.

Examples :

"The harsh teacher's anger melted when she saw the student's sincere apology. "

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verb

To be discouraged.

Examples :

"After failing the test, she melted and didn't want to study anymore. "

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verb

To be emotionally softened or touched.

Examples :

"Seeing the little girl offer her only toy to the crying boy, my heart melted. "

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verb

To be very hot and sweat profusely.

Examples :

"After running the marathon in the summer heat, I melted and needed to sit in the shade immediately. "

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adjective

Being in a liquid state as a result of melting.

Examples :

"The melted chocolate was dripping down her fingers. "

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