vanish

UK: ˈvænɪʃ | US: ˈvænɪʃ

Definition

  1. vi. to disappear suddenly or completely

  2. vi. to cease to exist or fade away

Structure
van <empty, from Latin *vanus*>ish <verb suffix, from Old French *-ir*>
Etymology

The word "vanish" originates from the Latin vanus (meaning "empty" or "void"), combined with the Old French verb suffix -ir (indicating action). Over time, the term evolved in Middle English to describe the act of disappearing or ceasing to exist, reflecting the literal and figurative sense of becoming "empty" from view or reality.

Examples

  1. The magician made the coin vanish with a flick of his wrist.

  2. The fog will vanish as the sun rises.

  3. Ancient civilizations can vanish without leaving clear traces.

  4. Her hopes seemed to vanish after the bad news.

  5. The stain on the fabric vanished after washing.