evaporate
Translation
to evaporate, to disappear
Examples
The water will evaporate in the sun.
The water will evaporate in the sun.
His courage seemed to evaporate.
His courage seemed to evaporate.
Grammar Patterns
((as an intransitive verb)) to evaporate The water will evaporate in the sun.
((as an intransitive verb, figuratively)) to disappear His courage seemed to evaporate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disappear, vanish, fade
Etymology
From Latin 'evaporare', from 'e-' (out) + 'vapor' (steam, vapor).
Memory Tips
Think of 'vapor' going 'out' (e-). Like steam disappearing into the air.