macerate

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You might even prefer to macerate fresh berries and use them in place of the compote.

From Washington Post • Dec. 14, 2021

Since the added time with this method was completely hands-off, unless I were in a rush, I don't see why I wouldn't macerate to get the flavor boost in the future.

From Salon • Aug. 11, 2021

If you allow the juice to instead macerate with the skins, as you would a red, it picks up an amber tinge and some tannins, depending on how long the maceration lasts.

From New York Times • Nov. 5, 2020

Pour sugar over apricots and let stand for a few hours to macerate.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 2020

They macerate and digest the leaves, and aid in mixing the decomposed matter with the surface soil.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson