Synonyms of dissolves

dissolves

verb

present tense third-person singular of dissolve

1

as in disappears

to cease to be visible

as the mist dissolved in the morning sun

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disappears
• vanishes
• fades
• melts
• evaporates
• flies
• flees
• dissipates
• sinks
• dematerializes
• blurs
• drops out of sight
• disperses
• dies (away or down or out)
• evanesces
• clears
• dries up
• dims
• blanks (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• appears
• emerges
• arrives
• materializes
• looms
• comes out
• issues
• shows up
• breaks out

2

as in disbands

to cease to exist or cause to cease to exist as a group or organization

the company formally dissolved three months after declaring bankruptcy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disbands
• disperses
• breaks up
• demobilizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• joins
• unites
• incorporates
• consolidates
• bands
• hangs together

3

as in abolishes

to put an end to by formal action

the king simply dissolved parliament

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abolishes
• repeals
• cancels
• avoids
• vacates
• overturns
• nullifies
• withdraws
• voids
• abrogates
• invalidates
• abates
• negates
• annuls
• rescinds
• dismisses
• suspends
• revokes
• quashes
• strikes down
• reverses
• rolls back
• removes
• retracts
• sets aside
• nulls
• rejects
• eliminates
• does away with
• overrules
• disannuls
• forbids
• erases
• vetoes
• overrides
• recalls
• prohibits
• eradicates
• aborts
• annihilates
• drops
• enjoins
• bans
• countermands
• liquidates
• disallows
• outlaws
• calls
• calls off
• throws out
• breaks down
• writes off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• establishes
• enacts
• lays down
• institutes
• founds
• passes
• validates
• allows
• approves
• legislates
• permits
• authorizes
• clears
• endorses
• legitimizes
• prescribes
• formalizes
• legalizes
• legitimates
• ratifies
• orders
• warrants
• sanctions
• commands
• mandates
• decrees

4

as in dissipates

to go off in different directions and cease to exist as a body or unified whole

the clouds gradually dissolved, and the sun came out

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dissipates
• disappears
• disperses
• fades
• scatters
• evaporates
• disassembles
• melts
• divides
• spills
• separates
• diverges
• disbands
• branches (out)
• flees
• goes (away)
• clears
• forks
• breaks up
• evanesces

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• meets
• gathers
• congregates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dissolves

Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute; remove from heat and add tequila and Triple Sec. — Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026

The alcohol dissolves their waxy coating and kills them on contact. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2026

Unflavored collagen dissolves well in cold liquid, adding about 10 g of protein per scoop without impacting flavor. — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026

Soluble fiber, which dissolves in water, feeds gut bacteria and softens stool, whereas insoluble fiber adds bulk to stool and aids regular bowel movements. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 4 Aug. 2026

As Anna’s smile dissolves in the final moments, survival is cold comfort. — Jp Mangalindan, Time, 31 July 2026

The single-story structure revolves around a soaring central living and dining pavilion where floor-to-ceiling glass dissolves the boundary between indoors and out. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 July 2026

So the self dissolves into the community, which is extraordinarily beautiful. — Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 30 July 2026

Once the water is turned back on, the bread dissolves and simply washes through the plumbing system. — Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 25 July 2026