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to dissipate
Examples
The morning mist began to dissipate as the sun rose higher in the sky.
The smell of freshly baked bread slowly dissipated throughout the house, enticing everyone to the kitchen.
02
to waste money, energy, or resources
Transitive: to dissipate energy or resources
Examples
He quickly realized that buying expensive gadgets was causing him to dissipate his savings.
Leaving the lights on all day without necessity can dissipate energy and increase electricity bills.
03
to cause to scatter, spread, and eventually vanish
Transitive: to dissipate sth
Examples
Opening the windows helped dissipate the strong smell of paint throughout the room.
The fan was turned on to dissipate the smoke from the kitchen after accidentally burning the food.
04
to indulge excessively in pleasure, especially by drinking alcohol
Intransitive
Examples
After losing his job, he began to dissipate, spending all his time at the casino.
She dissipated for weeks on end, neglecting her studies and health.
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