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bate
Third Person
abates
Present Participle
abating
Past Tense
abated
Past Participle
abated
1
to lessen in intensity or severity
- After the storm passed, the wind began to abate, and the rain eased to a drizzle.
- As the firefighters worked tirelessly, the flames gradually began to abate, and the smoke cleared.
- The pain in her joints began to abate after applying ice and taking pain relievers.
- The fever began to abate after several days of rest and hydration.
- Over time, the tension between the two nations started to abate, leading to diplomatic negotiations.
2
to lessen the power or intensity of something
transitive
- Efforts to control pollution are currently underway, aiming to abate environmental damage.
- The medication has successfully abated the symptoms of the illness.
- Implementing safety measures will help abate the risks associated with the new technology.