abate
/əˈbeɪt/
Meanings
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verb
reduce in degree, intensity, or extent; make less severe, extreme, or intense
- "The storm had abated by morning."
- "After a heated argument, they decided to abate their anger."
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verb
make (a legal or administrative process) less severe or burdensome
- "The judge granted a motion to abate the trial until the new evidence could be reviewed."
- "The company petitioned the court to abate the fines until the appeal was heard."
Antonyms
accelerate , aggravate , amplify , augment , continue , develop , enhance , enlarge , extend , foment , increase , intensify , magnify , prolong , raise , revive , rise
Synonyms
contract , cut short , decrease , diminish , lessen , lower , moderate , remit , remove , slacken , suppress , terminate , appease , depress , humble , pacify , soften , soothe , tranquilize , fail , fall through , alleviate , assuage , decline , diminish , ebb , mitigate , relax , subside , temper , wane
Rhymes
Words rhyming with abateabate , mate , fate , create , state , gate , late , great
Variants
List of all variants of abate that leads to same resultabate , abated , abater , abaters , abates , abating
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meaning 'to lessen' or 'to make less,' abate comes from the Old French word abater, which means 'to lessen' or 'to weaken'.
Trivia
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Abate is a term used in heraldry to describe a reduction in the size or number of charges on a coat of arms.
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The term 'abate' is also used in music to describe a decrease in volume or intensity.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
mitigate: Related concept, meaning to make (something) less severe, especially by taking action to reduce its effects or by showing understanding or sympathy.
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alleviate: Related concept, meaning to make (a problem or symptom) less severe or bearable, especially by removing its cause or providing relief.
Quotes
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At about six, as the heat "abated", people began to crowd the streets and marketplaces, and to fill the cafés.
- Milton Viorst,{it}New Yorker{/it},12 Oct. 1987 -
But his attitude of sullen grievance and simmering fury never "abated" fully.
- Joseph Heller,{it}God Knows{/it},1984 -
For a while, in the Cold War's aftermath, the public fascination for espionage may "abate", though somehow I doubt it.
- John le Carré,{it}Boston Globe{/it},19 Nov. 1989
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Abate is used extensively in legal contexts, particularly in reference to legal proceedings. It is also used figuratively to describe a reduction in intensity or severity of emotions or conditions.
How to Memorize "abate"
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visualize
- Visualize the word 'abate' as meaning 'to lessen' or 'to make less.' Imagine reducing the intensity or severity of something.
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associate
- Associate the word 'abate' with the idea of lessening or reducing something. Think of it as the opposite of 'intensify' or 'increase'.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Abate, abate, make it less, less, less' to help remember the meaning of the word.
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