Definition

To change from a liquid into a gas or vapor, often due to heat.

Example

The puddle began to evaporate under the warm sun.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed how quickly the fog seems to evaporate in the morning?

Yeah, it's almost magical to watch it disappear.

I always feel like I can breathe better once it evaporates.

Same here! It makes the whole day feel brighter.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To change a liquid into vapor, usually by heating it.

Example

The sun can cause water to evaporate from the ground.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed how quickly the puddles evaporate on sunny days?

Yeah, it's almost like they disappear in seconds!

I always find it fascinating how heat can make water evaporate so fast.

Root Explanation

Evaporate → It is formed from "e-" (meaning out) and "vapor" (from Latin "vaporare", meaning to steam or to emit vapor). The word describes the process of turning from liquid into vapor, effectively going out into the air.

Memory Tip

Think of something 'going out' ('e-') as it turns into 'steam' ('vapor') — that's how you remember that evaporate means to turn into vapor.

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