Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dissipate
verb
/ˈdɪsɪpeɪt/
Definition
To disappear or cause to disappear; to scatter or disperse.
Examples
- As the morning sun rose, the fog began to dissipate over the valley.
- After the argument, her anger dissipated, and they were able to talk calmly.
- He made some tea to help dissipate the cold air in the room.
Meaning
Dissipate means to break up and disperse, or to gradually disappear. It often describes the way something, like heat or a feeling, can fade away or be spread out.
Synonyms
- disperse
- scatter
- vanish
- evaporate
- fade
