The word "evaporates" means to change state from a liquid to a gas. Some synonyms for evaporates include vaporizes, dissipates, disappears, vanishes, and evaporates. The word "vaporizes" refers specifically to the process of turning into a gas, while "dissipates" suggests a dissolving or scattering of particles. "Disappears" and "vanishes" both convey a sudden or complete disappearance, while "evaporates" also implies a gradual process. Other related words include "boils away," "sublimates," and "exsiccates." All of these synonyms suggest a transformation from one state to another, whether through natural or artificial means.