What is another word for dissolves?

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈɒlvz] (IPA)

Dissolves means to disappear or break down, but there are several other synonyms that may be used in a similar context. Some of these synonyms include disintegrate, collapse, decompose, melt, dissolve, and crumble. Disintegrate and collapse imply a sudden falling apart or breakdown of a structure or system. Decompose implies the process of breaking down into smaller parts or molecules. Melt implies a physical change from solid to liquid state. Dissolve implies a chemical change of a substance in a solvent. Crumble implies a gradual breakdown of something into smaller pieces. Using these synonyms, you can add variety and depth to your writing.

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Usage examples for Dissolves

Other revolutions have been partial, wrought by a class in the interests of a class; but this one will be a universal and uniform revolution, effected in the name of all society, for the proletariat is a class which possesses a universal character because it dissolves all other separate classes into itself.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae
Put the fruit, sugar, and vinegar over the fire, stir until the sugar dissolves, and boil until a thick syrup.
"The Myrtle Reed Cook Book"
Myrtle Reed
Sugar is a substance that dissolves easily and in considerable quantity in water.
"Makers of Modern Medicine"
James J. Walsh

Famous quotes with Dissolves

  • What springs from earth dissolves to earth again, and heaven-born things fly to their native seat.
    Marcus Aurelius
  • Time makes heroes but dissolves celebrities.
    Daniel J. Boorstin
  • In Rio Bravo when Duke makes love to Feathers, the scene dissolves to the next morning where we see him putting on his vest and almost humming. It was subtle, but you knew what happened. Give me a towel and some blankets any day!
    Angie Dickinson
  • Usually you're in movies with a lot of dissolves and things, but this was kind of quick, more jarring than usual. I thought it would be fun to be in a movie that's unconventional. Then I met Guy and I liked him. I think he's a good man.
    Dennis Farina
  • Madness is the absolute break with the work of art; it forms the constitutive moment of abolition, which dissolves in time the truth of the work of art.
    Michel Foucault

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