dissolve

[dɪˈzɒlv]

dissolve Definition

• 1. to mix with a liquid and become part of it
• 2. to disappear gradually and become part of a liquid
• 3. to end an official organization or group

Using dissolve: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dissolve" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves.

• Example

  The tablet will dissolve in water.

• Example

  The company was dissolved due to financial difficulties.

• Example

  The partnership dissolved after a disagreement between the two owners.

• Example

  The tension between the two groups slowly dissolved over time.

dissolve Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dissolve

• melt
• disintegrate
• liquefy
• blend
• merge

Antonyms for dissolve

• solidify
• harden
• assemble

Idioms Using dissolve

• dissolve in laughter

  to start laughing uncontrollably

  Example

  The comedian's jokes were so funny that the audience dissolved in laughter.

• dissolve in tears

  to start crying uncontrollably

  Example

  When she saw the sad ending of the movie, she dissolved in tears.

• dissolve into thin air

  to disappear completely and without a trace

  Example

  The thief disappeared from the scene, seemingly dissolving into thin air.

Phrases with dissolve

• dissolve into tears

  to start crying suddenly and uncontrollably

  Example

  When she heard the news, she dissolved into tears.

• dissolve a marriage

  to legally end a marriage

  Example

  They decided to dissolve their marriage after years of unhappiness.

• dissolve a partnership

  to end a business partnership

  Example

  The two partners agreed to dissolve their partnership and go their separate ways.

Origins of dissolve

from Latin 'dissolvere', meaning 'to loosen, dissolve'

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Summary: dissolve in Brief

The verb 'dissolve' [dɪˈzɒlv] refers to the process of mixing with a liquid and becoming part of it, or disappearing gradually and becoming part of a liquid. It can also mean to end an official organization or group. Examples include 'Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves,' and 'The company was dissolved due to financial difficulties.' Phrases like 'dissolve into tears' and idioms like 'dissolve into thin air' add emotional depth and mystery to the term.