verb as in strong fondness

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dissipate, contain, calm

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Example Sentences

Example:His dreams of success began to dissipate when he faced the reality of the job market.

Definition:to fade away; to dissipate; to disperse; to vanish; to disappear as if by dispersion or flying away.

From dissipate

Example:The safety regulations aim to contain any potential explosions in the factory area.

Definition:to keep in, as within limits; to include or hold as within a boundary; to confine.

From contain

Example:She tried to calm her friend down after hearing the shocking news about the explosion.

Definition:to make (somewhat) quiet or still; to make less excited, upset, or agitated; to soothe; to quiet.

From calm