Evaporate

/ɪˈvæp.ə.reɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To change from a liquid to a vapor.

The puddles on the ground began to evaporate under the hot sun.

To cease to exist; dissipate.

Her fears started to evaporate as she faced the challenge.

To lose water or moisture, typically through heating.

The soup will evaporate if you leave it on the stove for too long.

From Latin 'evaporare', meaning 'to disappear in vapor'.

evaporate into thin air

To suddenly vanish or disappear completely.

evaporate one's concerns

To make worries or fears fade away.

vapor

The gaseous state of a substance that is liquid or solid at room temperature.

evaporation

The process of turning from liquid into vapor.

To leave quickly.

He evaporated from the party once he heard the music.

To forget about someone or something.

She just evaporated from my mind after that conversation.