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dissipate

/dɪˈsɪpeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does dissipate mean?

verb

to cause something to disappear or become less intense, or to scatter or break up something, such as a cloud or a crowd.

Example

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

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