evaporate

/ɪˈvæp.ə.ɹeɪt/verb
Middle School
1

To transition from a liquid state into a gaseous state.

2

To expel moisture from (usually by means of artificial heat), leaving the solid portion.

3

To give vent to; to dissipate.

4

To disappear; to escape or pass off without effect.

5

To cause to disappear or to escape or pass off without effect.

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