Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb caramelize

2 senses of caramelize

Sense 1
caramelize, caramelise -- (be converted into caramel; "The sugar caramelized")
       => convert -- (change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change; "The substance converts to an acid")

Sense 2
caramelize, caramelise -- (convert to caramel)
       => convert -- (change the nature, purpose, or function of something; "convert lead into gold"; "convert hotels into jails"; "convert slaves to laborers")