What is another word for macerates?

Pronunciation: [mˈasəɹˌe͡ɪts] (IPA)

Macerates is a word used to describe the process of soaking or softening a substance by leaving it in a liquid for an extended period. Synonyms for this word include steep, infuse, marinate, soak, and immerse. Each of these words describes the process of soaking or softening something in a liquid, but they may have different connotations depending on the context. For example, "marinate" typically refers to the process of soaking meat in a mixture of spices and liquid, while "soak" is a general term that can refer to soaking anything in any type of liquid. Understanding the nuances of these synonyms can help you choose the appropriate word for your particular situation.

What are the hypernyms for Macerates?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Macerates

Then while he macerates the warm entrails in mud, he turns half around and looks over his shoulder to contemplate the supreme convulsions, the last spasms.
"Là-bas"
J. K. Huysmans
The two great parties in human affairs are only the party which sees life black against white, and the party which sees it white against black, the party which macerates and blackens itself with sacrifice because the background is full of the blaze of an universal mercy, and the party which crowns itself with flowers and lights itself with bridal torches because it stands against a black curtain of incalculable night.
"Varied Types"
G. K. Chesterton

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