evaporate

[ih-vap-uh-reyt] / ɪˈvæp əˌreɪt /

VERB

dry up, dissolve

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disappear disperse dissipate fade melt vanish vaporize weaken

STRONG

clear concentrate dehumidify dehydrate dematerialize desiccate dispel evanesce parch pass

WEAK

evanish fade away

Antonyms

STRONGEST

appear arrive collect gather strengthen

STRONG

moisten wet

WEAK

dampen soak

Example Sentences

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Of course, the argument that valuation multiples are supportive may evaporate if earnings crater.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

The heat from the outdoor air causes the refrigerants to evaporate into a gas.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Over time, fluids can degrade or evaporate, potentially damaging the specimens.

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026

USC had led by two scores with less than five minutes remaining, only to see its lead evaporate in that span.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

Harry would have given all the gold in Gringotts to evaporate on the spot.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling