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Meaning of dissipate
The primary meaning of "dissipate" is to disappear or cause something to disappear, especially by spreading out or being used up.
Etymology of dissipate
The word "dissipate" comes from the Latin "dissipare", which means "to disperse" or "to scatter".
It is derived from "dis-" (meaning "apart" or "asunder") and "sipare" (meaning "to throw" or "to scatter").
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of dispersing or scattering something.
Synonyms
disperse
scatter
spread
diffuse
dissipate
dispel
disband
breakup
separate
part
divide
fragment
splinter
shatter
break
crumble
collapse
dissolve
evaporate
vaporize
disappear
vanish
fade
dwindle
wane
ebb
decline
decrease
reduce
diminish
weaken
attenuate
mitigate
alleviate
assuage
lighten
ease
relieve
allay
soothe
calm
pacify
tranquilize
serenade
lull
hush
quiet
still
mute
muffle
stifle
smother
choke
strangulate
extinguish
snuff
quench
dampen
deaden
numb
benumb
stun
stupefy
paralyze
petrify
freeze
solidify
coagulate
congeal
gel
jell
set
harden
ossify
rigidify
stiffen
tighten
constrict
compress
compact
concentrate
coalesce
converge
merge
amalgamate
consolidate
unify
integrate
incorporate
blend
mix
mingle
combine
fuse
weld
solder
join
unite
link
connect
bind
tie
fasten
secure
fix
anchor
moor
dock
berth
harbor
Definitions
- To (cause to) disappear or become less, especially by spreading out or being used up.
- * To waste or spend (money, time, etc.) foolishly or recklessly.
- * To drive away or disperse (a feeling, a crowd, etc.).
Usage Examples
- The fog will dissipate as the sun rises.
- * She tried to dissipate her worries by going for a walk.
- * The crowd began to dissipate after the concert ended.
Antonyms
concentrate
coalesce
converge
merge
amalgamate
consolidate
unify
integrate
incorporate
blend
mix
mingle
combine
fuse
weld
solder
join
unite
link
connect
bind
tie
fasten
secure
fix
anchor
moor
dock
berth
harbor
gather
collect
assemble
accumulate
hoard
stockpile
store
save
preserve
retain
maintain
strengthen
intensify
amplify
magnify
enlarge
expand
increase
augment
grow
develop
flourish
thrive
prosper