Meaning Of The Word Abate

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Abate Meaning

Abate Definition
Abate Definition

What's The Definition Of Abate?

abate
verb: If something bad or undesirable abates, it becomes much less strong or severe.

abate in American English
to become less in amount, degree, force, etc.; diminish
to make less in amount, degree, force, etc.
intransitive verb: to diminish in intensity, violence, amount, etc
transitive verb: to reduce in amount, degree, intensity, etc.; lessen; diminish

abate in British English
verb: to make or become less in amount, intensity, degree, etc

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