liquefy
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈlɪk.wə.faɪ/
KK: /ˈlɪk.wə.faɪ/
intransitive verb
Definition
To change from a solid or gas state into a liquid state.
Example
When heated, the ice will liquefy and turn into water.
Tense Forms
Past: liquefied
Past Participle: liquefied
Conversation
Have you noticed how the ice in your drink starts to liquefy when it's warm outside?
Yeah, it's funny to watch it slowly melt away.
I love how the flavor gets stronger as the ice liquefies.
Exactly! It makes the drink so much better.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
melt
dissolve
flow
Antonyms
solidify
freeze
harden
transitive verb
Definition
To make something change from a solid or gas into a liquid state, usually by heating or cooling it.
Example
The chef decided to liquefy the chocolate to create a smooth sauce.
Tense Forms
Past: liquefied
Past Participle: liquefied
Conversation
Have you ever seen how heat can liquefy ice?
Yeah, it's fascinating how it changes state like that.
I was thinking about trying to liquefy some chocolate for a recipe.
Root Explanation
Liquefy → It is formed from "liquere" (meaning to be fluid) and "-fy" (meaning to make). The word "liquefy" means to make something fluid or to turn it into liquid.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'liquere' which means to be fluid — this helps you remember that 'liquefy' means to make something into a liquid.
Visually Confused Words
reliquefy