dissolve
11 synonyms and 5 antonyms for dissolve, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To mix completely into a liquid so as to become part of the solution.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To mix completely into a liquid so as to become part of the solution.
“Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.”
Opposites
2. verb
To officially end or break up an organization, agreement, or assembly.
“The prime minister dissolved parliament and called an election.”
Opposites
How to use dissolve
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dissolve in water
dissolve parliament
dissolve a partnership
Etymology
From Latin dissolvere, "to loosen apart," from dis- ("apart") + solvere ("to loosen").
Full origin of dissolve →Frequently asked questions
What does “dissolve” mean?
The word “dissolve” means to mix completely into a liquid so as to become part of the solution. In plain terms, to disappear into a liquid, or to formally end something like a partnership or government.
How do you pronounce “dissolve”?
“Dissolve” is pronounced dih-ZOLV (/dɪˈzɑlv/ in IPA).
How do you use “dissolve” in a sentence?
Here is “dissolve” used in a sentence: “Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.”
What part of speech is “dissolve”?
“Dissolve” is a verb.
Where does the word “dissolve” come from?
The word “dissolve” comes from Latin. From Latin dissolvere, "to loosen apart," from dis- ("apart") + solvere ("to loosen").
Is “dissolve” a common word?
“Dissolve” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “dissolve” have?
“Dissolve” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to mix completely into a liquid so as to become part of the solution.
