abates
/əˈbeɪts/
Meanings
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Verb
To lessen or reduce in degree, intensity, or extent; make less.
- "The rain abates and the sun comes out."
- "After a long argument, tempers finally abate."
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Verb
To come to an end; cease.
- "The war between the two countries abated, and peace was declared."
- "The storm abated, leaving the city flooded."
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 abatesabates , fates , mates , sates , states
Variants
List of all variants of abates that leads to same resultabate , abated , abater , abaters , abates , abating
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).abated (past tense and past participle of abate), abating (present participle of abate)
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meant 'to drive away' or 'to put an end to'. Derived from the Latin 'abate' meaning 'to drive away' or 'to put an end to'.
Trivia
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The word 'abate' is derived from the Latin 'abate' meaning 'to drive away'.
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The term 'abate' is used in musical notation to indicate a decrease in volume or intensity.
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The word 'abate' is a synonym for 'cessation' or 'mitigation'.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
cessation: The act of coming to an end or stopping. 'Abates' is a synonym for cessation.
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mitigate: To make less severe or aggravating. 'Abates' can be used synonymously with mitigate in some contexts.
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.In literature, 'abate' has been used to describe the cessation of conflict or war. In music, the term 'abate' is used in musical notation to indicate a decrease in volume or intensity.
How to Memorize "abates"
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visualize
- Imagine a storm raging and then gradually calming down. This is the visualization of 'abates'.
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associate
- Associate 'abates' with the idea of calming down or lessening in intensity.
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mnemonics
- Remember the word 'abates' by thinking of the 'A' in 'abates' standing for 'abate' the intensity or 'abate' the conflict.
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