macerate
The word “macerate” has 3 syllables: ma-cer-ate.
It's pronounced as /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/.
What is synonym and antonym for macerate?
In the thesaurus, “macerate” has 3 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for macerate along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for macerate
- drown
- saturate
- soak
Antonyms for macerate
- dehydrate
- drain
- dry
Meanings of macerate
- noun
- A macerated substance.
- verb
- To soften (something) or separate it into pieces by soaking it in a heated or unheated liquid.
- To make lean; to cause to waste away.
- To subdue the appetite by poor or scanty diet; to mortify.
- To mortify the flesh in general.
Example Sentences
- The chef instructed his team to macerate the berries to enhance the dessert's flavor.
- Gardeners often choose to macerate compost materials to speed up the decomposition process.
- Before brewing, the coffee beans underwent a careful process to macerate and develop their rich taste.
- In winemaking, vintners may choose to macerate the grape skins for a prolonged period to extract maximum color and tannins.
- The herbalist recommended patients macerate certain herbs to create potent infusions for therapeutic purposes.
On this page you'll find 6 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to macerate, such as: dehydrate, drain, drown, dry, saturate, soak.
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