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bate

The correct spelling is bate.

How to pronounce bate

/beɪt/
verb

IPA: /beɪt/

Say it like: Bat-e

The correct spelling is bate. To reduce the force of something; to abate. For example: "As soon as she heard that her father had died, she went into a rage and beat the wall with her fists until her knuckles bled."

Usage Examples

As soon as she heard that her father had died, she went into a rage and beat the wall with her fists until her knuckles bled.

He danced hypnotically while she beat the atabaque.

I just can't seem to beat the last level of this video game.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To reduce the force of something; to abate.
  2. 2.To restrain, usually with the sense of being in anticipation
  3. 3.(sometimes figurative) To cut off, remove, take away.
  4. 4.To leave out, except, bar.
  5. 5.To waste away.

noun

  1. 1.Strife; contention.
  2. 2.An alkaline lye which neutralizes the effect of the previous application of lime, and makes hides supple in the process of tanning.
  3. 3.A vat which contains this liquid.

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