verb
bate
Bate (verb) means to reduce the force of something; to abate.
verb
1
To reduce the force of something; to abate.
2
To restrain, usually with the sense of being in anticipation
3
To cut off, remove, take away.
4
To leave out, except, bar.
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Etymology
Inherited from Middle English baten (“to abate”), an apheretic form of abaten, from Old French abatre (“to knock down”).
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What is the meaning of bate?
"bate" (verb) means to reduce the force of something; to abate.
What are the different meanings of bate?
"bate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To reduce the force of something; to abate; 2. To restrain, usually with the sense of being in anticipation; 3. To cut off, remove, take away.