dissipate

/ˈdɪsɪpeɪt/verb
High SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

To drive away, disperse.

2

To use up or waste; squander.

3

To vanish by dispersion.

4

To cause energy to be lost through its conversion to heat.

5

To be dissolute in conduct.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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