Meaning & Definition of word "Vanish"

Vanish

/ˈvænɪʃ/

1. To disappear suddenly and completely.
- Example: The magician made the rabbit vanish in a puff of smoke.
2. To cease to be visible; to become invisible.
- Example: The fog began to lift, and the boat slowly vanished from sight.
3. To disappear as if by magic.
- Example: With a wave of her hand, the fairy seemed to vanish into thin air.
4. To pass out of existence.
- Example: Over time, the ancient civilization has vanished from history books.

Middle English: from Old French 'vaniss-' (stem of 'vanir'), from Latin 'vanescere', from 'vanus' meaning 'empty'.

vanish into thin air:

to disappear completely and suddenly

vanishing point:

a point in perspective at which parallel lines appear to converge and disappear

to vanish without a trace:

to disappear so completely that there is no sign of where one went

vanishing:

the act of disappearing or causing something to disappear

evanesce:

to pass out of sight, memory, or existence

disappear:

to cease to be seen or to exist

Meaning: to leave quickly or without notice

Example Sentence: He had to vanish before anyone could ask him questions.

Meaning: to bail or skip out on plans

Example Sentence: I was supposed to meet her, but then she just vanished.