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