noun🔗ShareA deduction from an amount that is paid; an abatement.""The store offered rebates on new washing machines, so we saved $100 on our purchase after mailing in the form." "amountbusinessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe return of part of an amount already paid."After buying the new energy-efficient refrigerator, we received $200 in rebates from the government and the store. "economybusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe edge of a roll of film, from which no image can be developed."When scanning old family photos, I always crop out the rebates to remove the unsightly black borders and focus only on the image itself. "technologymediapartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA rectangular groove made to hold two pieces (of wood etc) together; a rabbet."The carpenter carefully cut rebates along the edges of the bookshelf panels so they would fit together snugly. "technicalarchitecturebuildingmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA piece of wood hafted into a long stick, and serving to beat out mortar."The mason used a collection of rebates of different sizes to ensure the mortar was firmly packed into the stonework. "utensilbuildingmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn iron tool sharpened something like a chisel, and used for dressing and polishing wood."The craftsman used a set of rebates to smooth the edges of the wooden tabletop. "workmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA kind of hard freestone used in making pavements."The construction crew used rebates to pave the new walkway in the park. "materialgeologyarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo deduct or return an amount from a bill or payment"The store rebates $20 on the price of the new washing machine after you mail in the form. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo diminish or lessen something"The company rebates a portion of the customer's bill if they experience poor service. "amountbusinesseconomyChat 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 instructor rebated the students' enthusiasm for the project by pointing out all the potential problems. "weaponwarsportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cut a rebate (or rabbet) in something"The carpenter rebatted the wood to create a groove for the door handle. "technicalbuildingarchitectureindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo abate; to withdraw."The storm finally rebates, and we can see the sun again. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading