Dissipate

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /dɪˈsɪ.peɪt/

Definitions of dissipate

verb to disperse or scatter

Example Sentences

A1 The fog started to dissipate as the sun came out.

A2 The tension in the room began to dissipate once everyone started laughing.

B1 The anger she felt towards her friend slowly dissipated over time.

B2 The rumors about the company's financial troubles quickly dissipated after the CEO's reassuring speech.

C1 The heat from the fire quickly dissipated into the cool night air.

C2 The perfume's scent slowly dissipated throughout the room, leaving a pleasant aroma.

adjective not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The fog dissipated and the sun came out.

A2 The tension in the room dissipated as soon as the meeting started.

B1 The anger he felt towards his friend slowly dissipated over time.

B2 The rumors about the company's financial troubles quickly dissipated after the CEO's reassuring statement.

C1 The political unrest in the country seemed to dissipate after the new government took office.

C2 The fear and anxiety she had been feeling for weeks finally dissipated once she received good news about her health.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The fog slowly dissipated, revealing the sun.

A2 The tension in the room dissipated as everyone started laughing.

B1 The heat dissipated quickly as the sun went down.

B2 The anger in her voice slowly dissipated as she realized her mistake.

C1 The rumors about the company's financial troubles began to dissipate after the successful merger.

C2 The tension between the two countries finally dissipated after years of negotiations.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The fog began to dissipate as the sun rose higher in the sky.

A2 After the argument, the tension in the room slowly dissipated.

B1 The heat from the fire quickly dissipated into the cool night air.

B2 The excitement of the crowd did not dissipate even after the concert ended.

C1 The rumors about the company merger slowly dissipated as more information was revealed.

C2 The tension between the two countries began to dissipate as diplomatic talks progressed.

preposition not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The mist will dissipate by morning.

A2 The tension in the room began to dissipate as everyone started laughing.

B1 The heat from the stove quickly dissipates throughout the room.

B2 The rumors about the company's financial troubles slowly dissipated over time.

C1 The political unrest in the country shows no signs of dissipating anytime soon.

C2 The energy from the crowd dissipated as the concert came to an end.

conjunction not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I opened the window to let the smoke dissipate.

A2 The tension in the room began to dissipate as people started to relax.

B1 The heat from the sun will dissipate as the evening approaches.

B2 The rumors about the merger began to dissipate once the official announcement was made.

C1 The anger he felt towards his boss slowly began to dissipate as he focused on finding a solution.

C2 The fear that had gripped the town began to dissipate as more information about the situation was revealed.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Oh no, my headache is starting to dissipate.

A2 Dissipate! The smoke from the fire is making it hard to see.

B1 I hope the tension in the room will dissipate soon.

B2 Dissipate! We need to clear the air before we can continue the meeting.

C1 The anger in the room seemed to dissipate as everyone calmed down.

C2 Dissipate! Let's focus on finding a solution rather than arguing.

article not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The fog will dissipate by the afternoon.

A2 The heat from the stove will dissipate quickly if you turn it off.

B1 The tension in the room began to dissipate as everyone started to relax.

B2 The rumors about the company's financial troubles slowly dissipated after the CEO's reassuring statement.

C1 The political unrest in the country showed no signs of dissipating despite the government's efforts.

C2 The anger and resentment between the two rival factions finally dissipated after years of negotiation and compromise.

Examples of dissipate in a Sentence

formal The heat will eventually dissipate as the sun sets.

informal I hope the tension between them will dissipate soon.

slang I need this bad energy to dissipate, it's killing my vibe.

figurative Her anger seemed to dissipate into thin air as she took a deep breath.

Grammatical Forms of dissipate

past tense

dissipated

plural

dissipates

comparative

more dissipative

superlative

most dissipative

present tense

dissipate

future tense

will dissipate

perfect tense

have dissipated

continuous tense

is dissipating

singular

dissipate

positive degree

dissipative

infinitive

to dissipate

gerund

dissipating

participle

dissipating

Origin and Evolution of dissipate

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'dissipate' originated from the Latin word 'dissipatus', which means 'scattered' or 'dispersed'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dissipate' has evolved to not only mean 'to scatter or disperse', but also 'to disappear or vanish' or 'to waste or squander'.