Definitions

abate

[uh-beyt] / əˈbeɪt /

VERB

decrease or be decreased in intensity or amount

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decrease diminish dwindle ebb recede slacken subside taper taper off wane

STRONG

allay cool decline dull moderate quell reduce remediate slow subdue

WEAK

let up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance develop enlarge expand extend forward grow increase raise rise

STRONG

incite

WEAK

amplify intensify magnify prolong revive

Example Sentences

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Carlo Maria Abate used this car to win the 1960 Coppa D’Oro at Monza.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Reyes also is scheduled to sentence co-defendants Micah Coomer on Tuesday and Joshua Abate on Wednesday.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2023

“Bit by bit," Abate said, "there’s going to be these pathways for accountability for the continued use of fossil fuels.”

From Scientific American • Jun. 23, 2023

A third witness - also a Marine - identified Abate from footage captured inside the Capitol, the FBI said.

From Washington Times • Jun. 13, 2023

Francesca Comparini, when under oath, etc., when questioned whether she had ever sent any letter to Abate Franceschini here in the City, while she lived in Arezzo, replied:

From The Old Yellow Book Source of Robert Browning's The Ring and the Book by Anonymous

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