What does "dissipates" mean?

third-person singular simple present indicative of dissipate

What is a synonym for "dissipates"?

Common synonyms include: disperse, ablate, attenuate, be consumed, be gone, be promiscuous.

Dissipates

verb

verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Verb

1
third-person singular simple present indicative of dissipate form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

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disperse ablate attenuate be consumed be gone be promiscuous

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"There, gazing at the ceiling, as my cigar slowly gives off a bluish smoke that dissipates like morning mist, I see your smile once more, the lovely smile of yesteryear."

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