Macerate

Pronunciation: /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

Definitions of macerate

verb to soften or break down by soaking in a liquid

Example Sentences

A1 I macerate the fruit before making jam.

A2 She macerated the herbs in oil to make a dressing for the salad.

B1 The chef macerated the meat in red wine for hours before cooking it.

B2 The grapes were macerated for several weeks to extract the flavors for the wine.

C1 The process of macerating the ingredients is crucial for creating a complex flavor profile in the dish.

C2 The distillery uses a special technique to macerate the botanicals in the gin, resulting in a unique taste.

Examples of macerate in a Sentence

formal The chef instructed the kitchen staff to macerate the fruit before adding it to the dessert.

informal I like to macerate my strawberries with sugar before adding them to my yogurt.

slang I heard that if you macerate the herbs with some vodka, it makes a really strong drink.

figurative The emotional pain seemed to macerate in her heart, becoming more intense with each passing day.

Grammatical Forms of macerate

• past tense: macerated
• plural: macerates
• comparative: more macerated
• superlative: most macerated
• present tense: macerate
• future tense: will macerate
• perfect tense: has macerated
• continuous tense: is macerating
• singular: macerate
• positive degree: macerate
• infinitive: macerate
• gerund: macerating
• participle: macerated

Origin and Evolution of macerate

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'macerate' originated from the Latin word 'macerare', which means to soften by soaking or steeping.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century to refer to the process of softening or breaking down by soaking, the meaning of 'macerate' has evolved to also include the process of extracting flavors from ingredients through soaking in a liquid.