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Dissolves

A form of film punctuation in which there is a gradual transition from one scene to the next

📖 Definitions of "Dissolves"

noun
  1. 1

    A form of film punctuation in which there is a gradual transition from one scene to the next

verb
  1. 1

    To terminate a union of multiple members actively, as by disbanding.

    "The ruling party or coalition sometimes dissolves parliament early when the polls are favorable, hoping to reconvene with a larger majority."

  2. 2

    To destroy, make disappear.

  3. 3

    To liquify, melt into a fluid.

  4. 4

    To be melted, changed into a fluid.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Dissolves"

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WordDefinition
disbandverb(ambitransitive) To break up or (cause to) cease to exist; to disperse.
break upverb(intransitive, idiomatic) To end a (usually romantic or sexual) relationship.
fall apartverbTo disintegrate, to break into pieces.
fade awayverbTo lose strength, become weaker; to wane; to disappear or reduce slowly.
fade outverb(idiomatic) To slowly disappear; to wither away.
resolveverb(intransitive) To make a firm decision to do something. To become determined to reach a certain goal or take a certain action.
solveverbTo find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out.
solvesverbTo find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out.
untyverbObsolete form of untie. [(transitive) To loosen, as something interlaced or knotted; to disengage the parts of.]
solubilizesverb(transitive) To make (something) soluble or dispersible, especially by adding a detergent.
deliquescesverb(intransitive) To melt by absorbing water and disappearing.
thawsnoun(intransitive) To gradually melt, dissolve, or become fluid; to soften from frozen.
dispersesverb(transitive, intransitive) To scatter in different directions.
meltsverb(ergative) To change (or to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat.
liquefiesverbA device used to liquify gases (by cooling and compression)
vanishesverb(intransitive) To become invisible or to move out of view unnoticed.
fadesverb(intransitive) To grow weak; to lose strength; to decay; to perish gradually; to wither, as a plant.
dilutesverb(transitive) To make thinner by adding solvent to a solution, especially by adding water.
attenuatesverb(transitive) To reduce in size, force, value, amount, or degree.
diffusesverb(transitive) To spread (something) over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.

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