• noun:   the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

  Example: "The power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster"

• verb:   become less intense and fade away gradually

  Example: "Her resistance melted under his charm"

• verb:   lose its distinct outline or shape; blend gradually

  Example: "Hundreds of actors were melting into the scene"

• verb:   reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating

  Example: "Melt butter"

• verb:   become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly

  Example: "The tree trunks are melting into the forest at dusk"

• verb:   become more relaxed, easygoing, or genial
• verb:   become or cause to become soft or liquid

  Example: "The sun melted the ice"

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