evaporate
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for evaporate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To turn from a liquid into a vapor or gas.
Synonyms
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Rare, literary or technical
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How to use evaporate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin evaporare, "to disperse in vapor" — from ex- ("out") plus vapor ("steam, vapor").
Full origin of evaporate →Frequently asked questions
What does “evaporate” mean?
The word “evaporate” means to turn from a liquid into a vapor or gas. In plain terms, to turn into vapor and disappear — used literally for liquids drying up, and figuratively for things like hope, savings, or interest fading away.
How do you pronounce “evaporate”?
“Evaporate” is pronounced ih-VAP-uh-rayt (/ɪˈvæp.ə.ɹeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “evaporate” in a sentence?
Here is “evaporate” used in a sentence: “Puddles evaporate quickly on a hot, dry day.”
What part of speech is “evaporate”?
“Evaporate” is a verb.
Where does the word “evaporate” come from?
The word “evaporate” comes from Latin. From Latin evaporare, "to disperse in vapor" — from ex- ("out") plus vapor ("steam, vapor").
How many meanings does “evaporate” have?
“Evaporate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to turn from a liquid into a vapor or gas.