Dissipate (Verb)
Meaning 1
Spend frivolously and unwisely; "Fritter away one's inheritance".
Classification
Verbs of eating and drinking.
Examples
- She made a fortune in her youth but managed to dissipate it by traveling excessively and buying expensive cars.
- After the death of their wealthy uncle, the siblings took no time to dissipate the entire inheritance on lavish holidays and designer clothes.
- Unwise financial decisions left him with nothing, having managed to dissipate the entire family wealth in less than five years.
- A well-paying job and no financial responsibility often lead young adults to dissipate their earnings on extravagant purchases.
- Following a sizeable tax return, some people tend to dissipate it within months on unnecessary items and poor investments rather than saving or investing wisely.
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Meaning 2
Live a life of pleasure, especially with respect to alcoholic consumption.
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- After a night of partying, the inebriated guests began to dissipate as the sun started rising over the horizon.
- The initial euphoria of the music festival began to dissipate as the reality of the stormy weather set in.
- Drinking excessively can lead to decision-making errors that can cause a lifetime of accomplishments to dissipate.
- His anxieties about social judgment started to dissipate once he took a shot of whiskey at the networking event.
- The hangover lingered long after the initial drunkenness started to dissipate.
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Meaning 3
Move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The mist begins to dissipate as the sun rises over the valley.
- After the concert, the large crowd started to dissipate as people made their way home.
- As the strong winds blew in, the flock of birds began to dissipate in search of safer habitats.
- The peaceful atmosphere was disrupted as the guests began to dissipate after hearing the argument between the couple.
- Once the music stopped, the dancers started to dissipate from the dance floor, chatting and laughing as they went.
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Meaning 4
To cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The strong gust of wind helped to dissipate the smoke from the fire into the atmosphere.
- The sound of the sirens would dissipate the gathering crowd and restore order to the streets.
- She turned on the fans to dissipate the heat in the small room and make it more comfortable.
- Weather forecasts indicated a storm system that would dissipate by nightfall, leaving clear skies.
- Natural light streaming in through the windows began to dissipate the eerie shadows in the hall.