verbπShareTo reduce the force of something; to abate."The heavy rain began to bate after an hour, turning into a light drizzle. "energyphysicsnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo restrain, usually with the sense of being in anticipation"The dog could barely bate his excitement as he watched his owner prepare his dinner. "actionattitudemindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(sometimes figurative) To cut off, remove, take away."The teacher bated the confusing questions from the exam, leaving only the essential ones. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo leave out, except, bar.""We invite everyone to the company picnic, bating John because he is out of town." "lawbusinesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo waste away."After months of being bedridden with illness, her muscles began to bate. "physiologymedicinebodyconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deprive of."The strict new rules bate students of their free time after school. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lessen by retrenching, deducting, or reducing; to abate; to beat down; to lower."The shop owner wouldn't bate the price of the old bicycle, even though it had a flat tire. "amountbusinesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo allow by way of abatement or deduction."The store agreed to bate the price of the damaged television by $50. "financebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareStrife; contention."The siblings' constant bate over the TV remote made family movie night stressful. "attitudecharacteractionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo contend or strive with blows or arguments."The siblings often bate over which TV show to watch. "actioncommunicationwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a falcon: To flap the wings vigorously; to bait."The falcon, impatient to be released, began to bate against its leash, flapping its wings hard. "animalbirdactionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn alkaline lye which neutralizes the effect of the previous application of lime, and makes hides supple in the process of tanning."The tanner added the bate to the hides after the liming process to soften them and prepare them for tanning. "chemistrymaterialindustryprocesstechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA vat which contains this liquid."The leatherworker carefully placed the freshly tanned hides into the bate to soften them before the next stage of processing. "materialsubstancechemistryindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo soak leather so as to remove chemicals used in tanning; to steep in bate."The cobbler carefully bated the discarded leather scraps to prepare them for use in a new pair of shoes. "materialchemistryindustryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit; strike"As soon as she heard that her father had died, she went into a rage and beat the wall with her fists until her knuckles bled."actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike or pound repeatedly, usually in some sort of rhythm."He danced hypnotically while she beat the atabaque."actionsoundworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike repeatedly; to inflict repeated blows; to knock vigorously or loudly."The angry student kept bating the desk with his fist, making a loud thumping noise. "actionsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move with pulsation or throbbing."My heart bated with excitement as I waited for the results of the spelling bee. "physiologybodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo win against; to defeat or overcome; to do better than, outdo, or excel (someone) in a particular, competitive event.""Maria studied hard all semester to bate her classmate, David, on the final exam." "achievementsportgameactionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sail to windward using a series of alternate tacks across the wind."The small sailboat had to bate across the lake to reach the far shore against the strong headwind. "nauticalsailingvehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike (water, foliage etc.) in order to drive out game; to travel through (a forest etc.) for hunting."The hunter used a stick to bate the tall grass, hoping to scare out a rabbit. "sportnatureanimalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mix food in a rapid fashion. Compare whip."Beat the eggs and whip the cream."foodutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(In haggling for a price) of a buyer, to persuade the seller to reduce a price"He wanted $50 for it, but I managed to beat him down to $35."businesscommerceeconomyvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo indicate by beating or drumming."to beat a retreat; to beat to quarters"communicationsoundmusicsignalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tread, as a path."Walking through the tall grass, we could see where the deer had bated a path to the stream. "wayactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exercise severely; to perplex; to trouble."The difficult math problem continued to bate the student, even after hours of trying. "mindactionsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be in agitation or doubt."Seeing the flashing red light on the car's dashboard, she began to bate with worry. "mindemotionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a sound when struck."The drums beat."soundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a succession of strokes on a drum."The drummers beat to call soldiers to their quarters."musicsoundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sound with more or less rapid alternations of greater and less intensity, so as to produce a pulsating effect; said of instruments, tones, or vibrations, not perfectly in unison."The two out-of-tune guitars would bate slightly against each other during band practice, creating a wavering sound. "soundmusicfrequencyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo arrive at a place before someone."He beat me there."actionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have sexual intercourse."Bruv, she came in just as we started to beat."sexbodyhumanactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rob."He beat me out of 12 bucks last night."policeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading