dissipate

//ˈdɪsɪpeɪt//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Verb

dissipateInfinitive
dissipatePresent tense
dissipatedPast tense
dissipatedPast participle
dissipatingPresent participle
dissipatesThird-person singular
1

To scatter or disperse; to cause something to spread out and gradually disappear.

The wind dissipated the morning fog.

2

To gradually fade away or vanish, especially of clouds, fog, or feelings.

The morning fog dissipated as the sun rose.

3

To waste or squander resources, energy, or money through careless or excessive use.

He dissipated his inheritance on gambling and luxury cars.