efface

verb
UK: /ɪˈfeɪs/
US: /ɪˈfeɪs/

  1. To rub out or remove something, such as writing or a mark, from a surface.

    1. I want to efface the drawing.
    2. The weather will eventually efface the writing on the stone.

  2. To make yourself appear insignificant or inconspicuous, often because of shyness or humility.

    1. She tried to efface herself from the group.
    2. He attempted to efface himself as the star entered the room.

  3. To cause something to fade or disappear, often gradually.

    1. Time can efface memories.
    2. The constant rain began to efface the chalk drawings on the sidewalk.

Synonyms

erase obliterate remove hide vanish fade

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "efface" in English means: To rub out or remove something, such as writing or a mark, from a surface., To make yourself appear insignificant or inconspicuous, often because of shyness or humility., To cause something to fade or disappear, often gradually..

The phonetic transcription of "efface" is /ɪˈfeɪs/ in British English and /ɪˈfeɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "efface": erase, obliterate, remove, hide, vanish, fade.

Example usage of "efface": "I want to efface the drawing.". More examples on the page.