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bate

/beɪt/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To hold back or check the progress or movement of something, especially by using a bait or lure.

    - "Anglers bate their lines with fish bait to catch fish."
    - "The hunter bated his breath to avoid scaring the game."
  • Verb

    To engage someone in an argument or competition, especially in a way that is intended to provoke a reaction.

    - "Politicians often bate each other during debates."
    - "Siblings would bate each other just for fun."
Pronunciation
  1. /beɪt/



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Synonyms

do it , get it on , have sex , shag , hammer , knock , pound , strike , whack , negotiate
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bate
hate , fate , mate , state
Homonyms
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  1. Bate (en-GB) : A type of boat

  2. Bate (en-US) : To feel or show contempt or hatred for

  3. Bait () : An attractive or enticing substance or object used to lure or trap something, especially a fish.

Homophones
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  1. Bate (en-GB) : A type of boat

  2. Bate (en-US) : To feel or show contempt or hatred for

Variants
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bate , bated , bates , bating
Forms
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bated, bates, bating

Etymology
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Old English batan, meaning 'to strike, beat'. The verb 'bate' comes from the Middle English word 'baten', which meant 'to strike, beat, or bruise'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'bate' is derived from the Old English word 'batan', which means 'to strike, beat'.

  2. The verb 'bate' is often used in the context of angling and hunting, but it can also be used figuratively to describe engaging in an argument or competition.

  3. In Middle English, the word 'baten' meant 'to strike, beat, or bruise'.

  4. The homonym 'bate' meaning 'a type of boat' is most commonly used in British English.

  5. The homonym 'bate' meaning 'to feel or show contempt or hatred for' is most commonly used in American English.

Related Concepts
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  1. Angling: The practice of catching fish with a hook and line.

  2. Hunting: The practice of killing or trapping animals for food, recreation, or fur.

  3. Provocation: The act of intentionally causing someone to react, especially in an angry or emotional way.

Culture
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The word 'bate' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of angling and hunting. It has also been used figuratively to describe engaging in an argument or competition. In art, there are several paintings and sculptures depicting the act of baiting a hook or setting a trap.

How to Memorize "bate"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine the action of holding a fishing rod and lowering the baited hook into the water.
    - Visualize the back-and-forth exchange between two people engaged in a heated argument.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bate' with the image of a fisherman baiting his hook.
    - Associate the word 'bate' with the idea of engaging in a friendly competition or argument.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Bait a hook, bate a hook, catch a fish, avoid a hook.'
    - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Bate, bate, bate, argument, emotion, reaction.'

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