bate Antonyms
Meaning of bate
bate (v)
moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons
soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments
bate (n.)
Strife; contention.
See 2d Bath.
An alkaline solution consisting of the dung of certain animals; -- employed in the preparation of hides; grainer.
bate (v. t.)
To lessen by retrenching, deducting, or reducing; to abate; to beat down; to lower.
To allow by way of abatement or deduction.
To leave out; to except.
To remove.
To deprive of.
To attack; to bait.
To steep in bate, as hides, in the manufacture of leather.
bate (v. i.)
To remit or retrench a part; -- with of.
To waste away.
To flutter as a hawk; to bait.
bate ()
imp. of Bite.
bate Sentence Examples
- The angler patiently bated his hook with a plump worm.
- The jury's deliberations seemed to bate in intensity after several days.
- After the heavy storm, the wind began to bate, bringing a sense of calm.
- The fire brigade managed to bate the flames before they engulfed the entire building.
- The once-powerful empire gradually bated in influence and territory.
- The doctor prescribed medication to bate the patient's persistent cough.
- The relentless rain bated briefly, allowing a small window of sunshine.
- The angry crowd's fury began to bate as they listened to the mayor's speech.
- The storm's intensity bated overnight, leaving behind only a gentle breeze.
- The bated breath of the spectators held the stadium silent as the final seconds ticked away.
FAQs About the word bate
moderate or restrain; lessen the force of, flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons, soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used
deduct, sever, subtract, disconnect, take off,remove, detach, separate, abate, cut back
tie, attach, adjoin, add, attach, tack (on), adjoin, tie, append,add
The angler patiently bated his hook with a plump worm.
The jury's deliberations seemed to bate in intensity after several days.
After the heavy storm, the wind began to bate, bringing a sense of calm.
The fire brigade managed to bate the flames before they engulfed the entire building.
