dissolve
Pronunciation
Verb
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
To mix completely into a liquid and seem to disappear, or to formally end an organisation or agreement.
Usage notes
"Dissolve" can describe a substance mixing into liquid, or the formal ending of a group, as in "dissolve parliament".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Sugar _____ quickly in hot water."
Answer: dissolve
In your own words, what does "dissolve" mean?
To mix completely into a liquid and seem to disappear, or to formally end an organisation or agreement.
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