macerate

verbCommon GRE wordMore M words

to soften or break down by soaking in liquid

In a sentence

Macerate in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing macerate in a sentence.

The chef let the dried fruit macerate in brandy overnight.

Synonyms

soaksteepsoften

Antonyms

hardendry

Keep going

disturbing and horrifying because concerned with death

a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority, or a heavy spiked club used as a weapon

a scheming or crafty plot intended to do harm

a violent whirlpool or scene of turbulent disorder

having or showing great authority and command

the quality of being generous, noble-minded, and forgiving, especially toward rivals or enemies

generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or weaker party

a wealthy and influential person, especially in business

Common questions

Macerate (verb) means to soften or break down by soaking in liquid

Here is macerate used in an example sentence: "The chef let the dried fruit macerate in brandy overnight."

Common synonyms for macerate include soak, steep, soften.

Antonyms of macerate include harden, dry.

Macerate is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.