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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Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Burnley were attempting to maintain their Premier League status at least until the weekend, but belief among the fanbase had evaporated a long time ago.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
As the world warms, more water from the ocean is evaporating into the atmosphere, leading to more moisture that can fall as rain, leading to more intense and extreme weather.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
In higher temperatures, moisture evaporates faster from the ground, plants and surface water.
—The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
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 28 Apr. 2026.
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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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