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/ˈvænɪʃ/
Meaning & Definition
verb
To disappear suddenly and completely.
The magician made the rabbit vanish in a puff of smoke.
To cease to be visible; to become invisible.
The fog began to lift, and the boat slowly vanished from sight.
To disappear as if by magic.
With a wave of her hand, the fairy seemed to vanish into thin air.
To pass out of existence.
Over time, the ancient civilization has vanished from history books.
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French 'vaniss-' (stem of 'vanir'), from Latin 'vanescere', from 'vanus' meaning 'empty'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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
Related Words
Slang Meanings
to leave quickly or without notice
He had to vanish before anyone could ask him questions.
to bail or skip out on plans
I was supposed to meet her, but then she just vanished.