evaporate
verb
evap·o·rate
i-ˈva-p(ə-)ˌrāt 
evaporated; evaporating
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
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
Examples of evaporate in a Sentence
Let the liquid start to evaporate.
The heat evaporated the water.
The opportunity evaporated before he could act on it.
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—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
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The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Sports vanished, graduations were skipped, and normal social interactions evaporated.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
The Warriors led going into the fourth quarter, but saw their slim lead evaporate with a 17-7 Wolves run to begin the period.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 May 2025
Millions of young Africans now face similar challenges as vital support programs evaporate.
—Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, Time, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for evaporate
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“Evaporate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evaporate. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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evaporate
verb
evap·o·rate
i-ˈvap-ə-ˌrāt
evaporated; evaporating
1
: to pass off or cause to pass off into vapor from a liquid state
2
: to pass off or away : disappear
felt the excitement evaporate
3
: to remove some of the water from (as by heating)
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