Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Dissolve.
How to pronounce dissolve:
UK
Dissolve - as a noun
(film) a gradual transition from one scene to the next; the next scene is gradually superimposed as the former scene fades out
Dissolve - as a verb
Grow less and less substantial until it disappears
Example: "The sound faded out"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fade awayfade outCause to go into a solution
Example: "The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break upresolve10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change integrityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Stop functioning or cohering as a unit
Example: "The political wing of the party dissolved after much internal fighting"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disband11Cause to lose control emotionally
Example: "The news dissolved her into tears"
Lose control emotionally
Example: "She dissolved into tears when she heard that she had lost all her savings in the pyramid scheme"
Cause to fade away
Example: "Dissolve a shot or a picture"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pass into a solution
Example: "The sugar quickly dissolved in the coffee"
Become or cause to become soft or liquid
Example: "The sun melted the ice"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dethawmelt6thaw10unfreeze20unthaw12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flux14liquefy22liquify22Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Bring the association of to an end or cause to break up
Example: "The decree officially dissolved the marriage"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break upDeclare void
Example: "The president dissolved the parliament and called for new elections"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dismiss10Example Sentences
"She stirred the sugar in the hot tea to dissolve it completely."
"The rain started to dissolve the chalk markings on the pavement."
"He tried to dissolve the disagreement between the two parties by offering a compromise."
"The company decided to dissolve the partnership due to financial difficulties."
"The medication will dissolve in your mouth within seconds."
Word Game Points
Is DISSOLVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dissolve is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISSOLVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is DISSOLVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dissolve is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISSOLVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is DISSOLVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dissolve is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISSOLVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
