Synonyms of macerate

macerate

verb

ˈma-sə-ˌrāt 

as in to soak

to wet thoroughly with liquid

garnished with cherries that had been macerated in liqueur

Synonyms & Similar Words

• soak
• saturate
• drown
• impregnate
• steep
• drench
• immerse
• submerge
• wash
• marinate
• dip
• sop
• sodden
• souse
• penetrate
• water
• bathe
• hydrate
• waterlog
• seethe
• inundate
• swamp
• permeate
• infiltrate
• moisten
• water-soak
• presoak
• damp
• douse
• humidify
• dampen
• swill

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dry
• wring (out)
• dehydrate
• drain
• sear
• empty
• void
• desiccate
• parch
• dehumidify

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of macerate

From an acclaimed vineyard named for the shape of the hills behind it, their 2023 was macerated for 17 days and aged in 75 percent new French oak for 20 months. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2026

This technique is called macerating, allowing the fruit to soften and the natural juices to come out. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026

Stir well and set aside for at least 1 hour to macerate. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 8 June 2026

This recipe solves that problem by macerating the diced rhubarb and strawberries with sugar before folding them into the muffin batter. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026

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