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Rareabates
The correct spelling is abates.
How to pronounce abates
noun
IPA: /əˈbeɪts/
Say it like: Aba-tes
The correct spelling is abates. Abatement. For example: "to abate a nuisance"
Usage Examples
“to abate a nuisance”
“The writ has abated.”
“to abate a writ”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Abatement.
- 2.An Italian abbot, or other member of the clergy.
verb
- 1.(obsolete outside law) To put an end to; to cause to cease.
- 2.To become null and void.
- 3.To nullify; make void.
- 4.To humble; to lower in status; to bring someone down physically or mentally.
- 5.To be humbled; to be brought down physically or mentally.
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