fade
Translation
to lose color, to diminish, to disappear gradually, to weaken
Examples
The bright colours of the curtain started to fade.
The bright colors of the curtain started to fade.
His memory of the event began to fade.
His memory of the event began to fade.
The music faded out at the end of the film.
The music faded out at the end of the film.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) to lose color or brightness The bright colors of the curtain started to fade.
((away/out)) to disappear gradually The music faded out at the end of the film.
Similar Words
Synonyms: diminish, wane, pale; Antonyms: brighten, intensify
Etymology
From Old French 'fader', meaning 'to become weak'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a photograph left in the sun, its colors slowly 'fade' away.