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abetted

The correct spelling is abetted.

How to pronounce abetted

verb

IPA: /əˈbɛtɪd/

Say it like: Abe-tte-d

The correct spelling is abetted. To urge on, stimulate (a person to do) something desirable.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To urge on, stimulate (a person to do) something desirable.
  2. 2.To incite; to assist or encourage by aid or countenance in crime.
  3. 3.To support, countenance, maintain, uphold, or aid (any good cause, opinion, or action); to maintain.
  4. 4.To back up one's forecast of a doubtful issue, by staking money, etc., to bet.

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