verbπShareTo reduce the force of something; to abate."The medicine helped to bates the throbbing pain in my head, allowing me to focus on my work. "energyphysicsscienceamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo restrain, usually with the sense of being in anticipation"The dog bated at the door, eager for his walk in the park. "mindemotionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(sometimes figurative) To cut off, remove, take away."The company bates vacation time from employees who are frequently late to work. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo leave out, except, bar."The invitation bates children under 12. "languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo waste away."The old wooden fence, exposed to the harsh weather for years, slowly bates. "medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deprive of."The unfair test bates students of their confidence. "lawrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lessen by retrenching, deducting, or reducing; to abate; to beat down; to lower."The store bates the price of unsold winter coats in the spring to make room for new inventory. "amountbusinesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo allow by way of abatement or deduction."The store bates 10% off the price for students with a valid ID. "businessfinanceeconomylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo contend or strive with blows or arguments."The siblings often bates over which TV show to watch. "actionwordcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a falcon: To flap the wings vigorously; to bait."The peregrine falcon bates its wings furiously, trying to catch the small bird. "animalbirdactionnaturesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo soak leather so as to remove chemicals used in tanning; to steep in bate."The leatherworker will bates the newly tanned hide in a large vat to soften it and remove leftover tanning chemicals before making a wallet. "materialchemistryindustryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading