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   dissolve

   /dɪˈzɒlv/

   verb

   • 1. (with reference to a solid) become or cause to become incorporated into a liquid so as to form a solution: "glucose dissolves easily in water" Similar go into solutionbecome a solutionbreak downliquefymeltdeliquescedisintegratediffusetechnical:solvateOpposite condense
   • ▪ disappear: "my courage dissolved" Similar disappearvanishmelt awayevaporatedispersedissipatedisintegratedwindlefade (away)fall awaysubsideebbwanepeter outfizzle outcrumbledecomposewiltwitherperishdiebe destroyedcease to existcome to an endpass awayevanesceOpposite appear
   • ▪ subside uncontrollably into (an expression of strong feelings): "she suddenly dissolved into floods of tears"
   • ▪ (of an image or scene in a film) change gradually to (another): "the scene dissolves into a series of shots of the Morgan family"
   • 2. close down or dismiss (an assembly or official body): "the National Assembly was dissolved after a coup" Similar disbanddisestablishdismissbring to an endendterminatefinishceaseconcludediscontinuebreak upsplit upclose downwind up/downsuspendprorogueadjournscrapabolishdo away withget rid ofOpposite establish
   • ▪ annul or end (a partnership or marriage): "their marriage has been dissolved" Similar dispersedisbandbreak upsplit upseparatescattergo their separate waysgo in different directionsdisjoinannulnullifyvoidcancelinvalidateoverturnrepealrescindrevokedivorceOpposite join together

   noun

   • 1. an act or instance of moving gradually from one image or scene in a film to another: "the alternatives to a cut are fades or dissolves"

   Word Origin late Middle English (also in the sense ‘break down into component parts’): from Latin dissolvere, from dis- ‘apart’ + solvere ‘loosen or solve’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. dissolvable adjective
   • 2. dissolver noun

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   The meaning of DISSOLVE is to cause to disperse or disappear : destroy. How to use dissolve in a sentence.

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   DISSOLVE definition: 1. (of a solid) to be absorbed by a liquid, especially when mixed, or (of a liquid) to absorb a…. Learn more.

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   To dissolve something is to break it up or weaken it, making it no longer recognizable. You could dissolve your book club or you could even dissolve a pill by dropping it into a glass of water. You can use the verb dissolve to describe things that are coming apart or diminishing.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › dissolveDISSOLVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   10 meanings: 1. to go or cause to go into solution 2. to become or cause to become liquid; melt 3. to disintegrate or disperse.... Click for more definitions.

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   Definition of dissolve verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   1. to make a solution of, as by mixing with a liquid: to dissolve salt in water. 2. to melt; liquefy. 3. to undo or break (a tie, union, etc.). 4. to break up or order the termination of (an assembly or organization); dismiss. 5. to bring to an end; terminate. 6. to separate into parts or elements; disintegrate.