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- [dih-zolv]
- /dɪˈzɒlv/
- /dɪˈzɒlv/
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- [dih-zolv]
- /dɪˈzɒlv/
Definitions of dissolve word
- verb with object dissolve to make a solution of, as by mixing with a liquid; pass into solution: to dissolve salt in water. 1
- verb with object dissolve to melt; liquefy: to dissolve sugar into syrup. 1
- verb with object dissolve to undo (a tie or bond); break up (a connection, union, etc.). 1
- verb with object dissolve to break up (an assembly or organization); dismiss; disperse. 1
- verb with object dissolve Government. to order the termination of (a parliament or other legislative body). 1
- verb with object dissolve to bring to an end; terminate; destroy: to dissolve one's hopes. 1
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Origin of dissolve
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin dissolvere, equivalent to dis- dis-1 + solvere to solve
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Parts of speech for Dissolve
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dissolve popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
dissolve usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dissolve
verb dissolve
- soften — to make soft or softer.
- deliquesce — (esp of certain salts) to dissolve gradually in water absorbed from the air
- run — execution
- render — to cause to be or become; make: to render someone helpless.
- liquefy — Make or become liquid.
Antonyms for dissolve
verb dissolve
- coagulate — When a liquid coagulates, it becomes very thick.
- solidify — to make solid; make into a hard or compact mass; change from a liquid or gaseous to a solid form.
- integrate — to bring together or incorporate (parts) into a whole.
- put together — assemble
- unite — to join, combine, or incorporate so as to form a single whole or unit.
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