melt

the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

the power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster

the thawing of a frozen turkey takes several hours

become less intense and fade away gradually

her resistance melted under his charm

her hopes evaporated after years of waiting for her fiance

become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly

The scene begins to fade

The tree trunks are melting into the forest at dusk

become more relaxed, easygoing, or genial

With age, he mellowed

become or cause to become soft or liquid

The sun melted the ice

the ice thawed

lose its distinct outline or shape; blend gradually

Hundreds of actors were melting into the scene

reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating

melt butter

melt down gold