to change from a liquid or solid state into vapor; pass off in vapor.

to give off moisture.

to disappear; vanish; fade

His hopes evaporated.

to convert into a gaseous state or vapor; drive off or extract in the form of vapor

The warm sun evaporated the dew.

to extract moisture or liquid from, as by heat, so as to make dry or to reduce to a denser state

to evaporate fruit.

to cause to disappear or fade; dissipate

His involvement in the scandal evaporated any hope he had for a political career.

verb

dampen , soak , wet

verb

clear , concentrate , dehumidify , dehydrate , dematerialize , desiccate , disappear , dispel , disperse , dissipate , evanesce , evanish , fade , fade away , melt , parch , pass , vanish , vaporize , weaken , boil away , volatilize , fade out , dissolve , dry up , steam