verb🔗ShareTo deduct or return an amount from a bill or payment"Because Maria bought the energy-efficient refrigerator, the electric company rebated her $50. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo diminish or lessen something"The loud music in the restaurant was rebated somewhat by the thick curtains. "amountbusinesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo beat to obtuseness; to deprive of keenness; to blunt; to turn back the point of, as a lance used for exercise."The blacksmith rebated the tip of the practice sword so the children wouldn't hurt each other during their mock battles. "weaponsportmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cut a rebate (or rabbet) in something"The carpenter rebated the edge of the shelf to fit snugly into the cabinet frame. "technicalbuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo abate; to withdraw."The rain finally rebated, allowing us to continue our picnic in the park. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareBlunted, dulled (of a blade, weapon etc.)."The old axe, long unused, had a rebated edge, making it useless for chopping wood. "weaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
