macerate

The word “macerate” has 3 syllables: ma-cer-ate

It's pronounced as /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

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In the thesaurus, “macerate” has 37 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for macerate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for macerate

noun
1. A macerated substance.
verb
1. To soften (something) or separate it into pieces by soaking it in a heated or unheated liquid.
2. To make lean; to cause to waste away.
3. To subdue the appetite by poor or scanty diet; to mortify.
4. To mortify the flesh in general.

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.

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