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bated

/ˈbeɪtɪd/

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verb

To reduce the force of something; to abate.

Examples :

"The heavy rain finally bated to a light drizzle after several hours. "

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verb

To restrain, usually with the sense of being in anticipation

Examples :

"The children bated their excitement, waiting patiently for the school bus. "

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verb

(sometimes figurative) To cut off, remove, take away.

Examples :

"The gardener bated the withered leaves from the rose bush to help it bloom. "

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verb

To leave out, except, bar.

Examples :

"We invited all of our cousins to the party, bated Michael, because he was sick. "

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verb

Examples :

"The sick plant, neglected and without water, bated in the sun until only a dry stem remained. "

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Examples :

"The harsh wind bated the leaves from the trees. "

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verb

To lessen by retrenching, deducting, or reducing; to abate; to beat down; to lower.

Examples :

"The company bated its expenses to prepare for the upcoming financial crisis. "

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verb

To allow by way of abatement or deduction.

Examples :

"The store owner bated the price of the shoes by $10, offering a discount to customers. "

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verb

To contend or strive with blows or arguments.

Examples :

"The siblings bated over which television show to watch, their voices rising in a heated argument. "

action language

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verb

Of a falcon: To flap the wings vigorously; to bait.

Examples :

"The falcon bated its wings, circling the prey before striking. "

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verb

To soak leather so as to remove chemicals used in tanning; to steep in bate.

Examples :

"The tanner carefully bated the hides in the enzyme solution to soften them after they were tanned. "

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verb

Examples :

"He bated nervously before the big presentation. "

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adjective

Reduced; lowered; restrained

Examples :

"Her enthusiasm for the school play was bated after the first rehearsal. "