nounπShareA deduction from an amount that is paid; an abatement."The store offered a rebate of $20 on the new refrigerator. "amountbusinessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe return of part of an amount already paid."The store offered a rebate of $10 on the new refrigerator. "amountbusinessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe edge of a roll of film, from which no image can be developed."The film strip was ruined; the images along the rebate were blurry and unusable, rendering the whole roll useless. "technologymediapartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rectangular groove made to hold two pieces (of wood etc) together; a rabbet."The carpenter used a rebate to join the two pieces of wood securely. "architecturetechnicalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of wood hafted into a long stick, and serving to beat out mortar."The mason used a wooden rebate to pound the mortar into the brickwork. "utensilbuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn iron tool sharpened something like a chisel, and used for dressing and polishing wood."The carpenter carefully smoothed the edge of the cabinet door with his rebate, leaving a perfectly even surface. "materialworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA kind of hard freestone used in making pavements."The city used a special kind of rebate for the new sidewalk project. "materialgeologyarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deduct or return an amount from a bill or payment"The store will rebate $10 from your total if you use their coupon. "economybusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo diminish or lessen something"The store owner rebated some of the price of the new phone because it had a small scratch. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo beat to obtuseness; to deprive of keenness; to blunt; to turn back the point of, as a lance used for exercise."The repeated criticism rebated her enthusiasm for the project. "weaponmilitarysportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cut a rebate (or rabbet) in something"The carpenter will rebate the edge of the cabinet door to allow it to fit snugly against the frame. "technicalindustrybuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo abate; to withdraw."The teacher rebated the extra homework assignment because students were struggling. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
