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to fade out
[phrase form: fade]
01
to gradually lose strength or intensity
Example
As the sun dipped below the horizon, the daylight began to fade out, giving way to the evening.
The enthusiasm of the crowd started to fade out as the disappointing outcome of the game became apparent.
02
(particularly applied to images, scenes, or sounds) to gradually become less visible or audible
Example
In the final scene of the movie, the music started to fade out, leaving a poignant silence.
The artist chose to let the background slowly fade out, drawing attention to the central figure in the painting.
