dissipate
11 synonyms and 0 antonyms for dissipate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To gradually scatter or disappear.
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Etymology
From Latin dissipare, "to scatter, disperse," from dis- ("apart") + supare/supō ("to throw").
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What does “dissipate” mean?
The word “dissipate” means to gradually scatter or disappear. In plain terms, to slowly disappear or spread out, or to waste something like money or energy.
How do you pronounce “dissipate”?
“Dissipate” is pronounced DIH-sih-payt (/ˈdɪsɪpeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “dissipate” in a sentence?
Here is “dissipate” used in a sentence: “The morning fog dissipated as the sun rose.”
What part of speech is “dissipate”?
“Dissipate” is a verb.
Where does the word “dissipate” come from?
The word “dissipate” comes from Latin. From Latin dissipare, "to scatter, disperse," from dis- ("apart") + supare/supō ("to throw").
How many meanings does “dissipate” have?
“Dissipate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to gradually scatter or disappear.