verbπShareTo urge on, stimulate (a person to do) something desirable."The teacher was abetting the students' curiosity by asking thought-provoking questions. "actionmorallawsocietypersonaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo incite; to assist or encourage by aid or countenance in crime."By lending his car to his friend, knowing his friend intended to rob a store, John was abetting a crime. "lawguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo support, countenance, maintain, uphold, or aid (any good cause, opinion, or action); to maintain."Sarah was abetting her friend's study efforts by quizzing her before the exam. "aidactionlawmoralguiltstategovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo back up one's forecast of a doubtful issue, by staking money, etc., to bet."John was abetting his prediction that the soccer team would win by betting $20 on them. "betbusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of one who abets."The teacher considered Mark's abetting of the student who was cheating on the test as serious as cheating himself. "lawguiltactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
