verb
to soften or break down by soaking in a liquid
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The chef instructed the kitchen staff to macerate the fruit before adding it to the dessert.
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I like to macerate my strawberries with sugar before adding them to my yogurt.
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I heard that if you macerate the herbs with some vodka, it makes a really strong drink.
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The emotional pain seemed to macerate in her heart, becoming more intense with each passing day.