Macerate

Synonyms of macerate

• steep
• soak
• infuse

Antonyms of macerate

• dry
• solidify
• dehydrate

Collocations of macerate

fruit

Frequency: 80 %

The chef macerated the fruit before using it in the dessert.

sugar

Frequency: 70 %

To make jam, you need to macerate the fruit with sugar.

alcohol

Frequency: 65 %

The recipe calls for macerating the berries in alcohol overnight.

herbs

Frequency: 50 %

She likes to macerate fresh herbs in olive oil for a flavorful dressing.

Idiomatic Expressions for macerate

• Phrase: macerate in sorrow
  Meaning: to be consumed or overwhelmed by sorrow
  Usage: After the loss of her pet, she was macerating in sorrow for days.