Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To gradually disappear, lose brightness, or become less distinct over time.
Fade
/feɪd/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The colors will fade in the sun.Her laughter began to fade as she walked away.
Etymology:
The word fade originates from Middle English faden, which was borrowed from the Old French fader. The word is derived from the Vulgar Latin *fatidāre, a frequentative formation from the Latin fāri, meaning to appear or shine.
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