Definitions

1. verb

to change from a liquid to a gas, especially as a result of heat

“The sun caused the water to evaporate quickly.”

2. verb

to disappear or become less intense, especially as a result of a gradual process

“Her hopes began to evaporate as the days turned into weeks without a response.”

3. verb

to cause something to change from a liquid to a gas

“The heat from the radiator will evaporate the moisture in the air.”

4. verb

to become less dense or less substantial, especially as a result of a process

“The company’s profits began to evaporate as a result of increased competition.”

5. noun

the act of changing from a liquid to a gas, especially as a result of heat

“The process of evaporation is essential for the water cycle.”

6. noun

something that has disappeared or become less intense, especially as a result of a gradual process

“Her hopes of winning the prize began to evaporate as the competition intensified.”