evaporate
verb
evap·o·rate i-ˈva-p(ə-)ˌrāt 
evaporated; evaporating
transitive verb
1
a
: to convert into vapor
also : to dissipate or draw off in vapor or fumes
b
: to deposit (a substance, such as a metal) in the form of a film by sublimation
2
a
: to expel moisture from
b
: expel
evaporate electrons from a hot wire
intransitive verb
1
a
: to pass off in vapor or in minute particles
b(1)
: to pass off or away : disappear
her ardor evaporated
(2)
: to diminish quickly
2
: to give forth vapor
evaporative
i-ˈva-pə-ˌrā-tiv
adjective evaporator
i-ˈva-pə-ˌrā-tər
noun 
Synonyms
- dematerialize
- disappear
- dissolve
- evanesce
- fade
- flee
- fly
- melt
- sink
- vanish
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Let the liquid start to evaporate. The heat evaporated the water. The opportunity evaporated before he could act on it.
Recent Examples on the Web The Guards’ lead in the American League Central Division threatened to all but evaporate after a 6-1 loss to the M’s at Progressive Field. 
Joe Noga, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022 Harsin beating back Auburn’s winter tribunal earned him support from some AU fans, but that goodwill could evaporate quickly. Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 Finley’s lead could evaporate depending on how Ashford and Calzada respond. Nubyjas Wilborn | Nwilborn@al.com, al, 22 Aug. 2022 As hearing aids become more accessible–and more invisible–the stigma associated with using them should evaporate. Byblake Cadwell, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2022 Without the oily fluid, the tears quickly evaporate in the dry environment, leading to eye irritation and burning. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 16 Aug. 2022 An hour and half away from Jackson Hole, all these challenges evaporate with the dust and tumbleweeds. Karen Heller, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2022 Will innovation evaporate as a result of drug price controls? John Lamattina, Forbes, 10 June 2022 Nearly all his compensation comes in the form of stock grants – and many of the grants evaporate unless Intel’s share price soars. oregonlive, 14 Aug. 2022 See More
Joe Noga, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022 Harsin beating back Auburn’s winter tribunal earned him support from some AU fans, but that goodwill could evaporate quickly. Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 Finley’s lead could evaporate depending on how Ashford and Calzada respond. Nubyjas Wilborn | Nwilborn@al.com, al, 22 Aug. 2022 As hearing aids become more accessible–and more invisible–the stigma associated with using them should evaporate. Byblake Cadwell, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2022 Without the oily fluid, the tears quickly evaporate in the dry environment, leading to eye irritation and burning. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 16 Aug. 2022 An hour and half away from Jackson Hole, all these challenges evaporate with the dust and tumbleweeds. Karen Heller, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2022 Will innovation evaporate as a result of drug price controls? John Lamattina, Forbes, 10 June 2022 Nearly all his compensation comes in the form of stock grants – and many of the grants evaporate unless Intel’s share price soars. oregonlive, 14 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin evaporatus, past participle of evaporare, from e- + vapor steam, vapor
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Kids Definition
evaporate
verb
evap·o·rate i-ˈva-pə-ˌrāt
evaporated; evaporating
1
: to change into vapor
The liquid evaporated quickly.
2
: to remove some of the water from something (as by heating)
evaporate milk
3
: to disappear without being seen to go
Their savings quickly evaporated.
evaporate
verb
as in to vanish
to cease to be visible by mid-morning the fog that had enshrouded the island had just evaporated Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- vanish
- disappear
- fade
- melt
- dissipate
- dissolve
- fly
- flee
- evanesce
- sink
- dematerialize
- disperse
- drop out of sight
- dry up
- blur
- clear
- dim
- die (away or down or out)
- blank (out)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- appear
- materialize
- emerge
- arrive
- break out
- issue
- loom
- show up
- come out