Evaporate Definition

evaporate
verb
  1. lose or cause to lose liquid by vaporization leaving a more concentrated residue; "evaporate milk"
  2. cause to change into a vapor; "The chemist evaporated the water"
  3. change into a vapor; "The water evaporated in front of our eyes"
  4. become less intense and fade away gradually; "her resistance melted under his charm"; "her hopes evaporated after years of waiting for her fiance"

"Evaporate" in song lyrics

See how evaporate is used in real songs:

  • "Bank the cake, from K to K, make the fake evaporate"
    Black Knights f/ P.C. — State of Emergency
  • "Pictures of his voice in his hands make me wanna evaporate"
    Bronze Nazareth f/ Kevlaar 7 — Rain
  • "Heat up the beats so their weak flows evaporate"
    Cee Why f/ Jehst, Tommy Evans — Water Torture

Usage tips for "evaporate"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "evaporate" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for evaporate to find words that pair well.

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