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Definition melt in British English

melt verb

verb
/melt/
1

to change a solid substance into a liquid

Example

Melt the butter in a small saucepan.

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defrost freeze freeze up
1.1

to be changed from a solid substance into a liquid

Example

Climate change is causing the polar ice cap to melt.

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defrost freeze freeze up
Example

My fears melted when I saw his kind expression.

Example

He seemed to melt into the darkness.

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X has left the building disappear finish
3

to make someone kinder and more sympathetic

Example

She gave him a smile that melted his heart.

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influence decide lead to
3.1

to become kinder and more sympathetic

Example

All she has to do is smile at him and he just melts.

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change your mind see reason/sense adapt
4

to gradually change or combine, so that you cannot see any difference between things

Example

The reds and golds melted into each other as the sun sank.

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mix dissolve stir in
5

if you melt into or against someone, you relax as they hold you close in a romantic way

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balance bear yourself bend
Definition melt in British English