bate
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verb \ˈbāt\ bat·ed bat·ing
Definition of BATE
transitive verb
1
: to reduce the force or intensity of : restrain <with bated breath>
2
: to take away : deduct
3
archaic : to lower especially in amount or estimation
4
archaic : blunt
intransitive verb
See Origin of BATE
Middle English, short for abaten to abate
First Known Use: 14th century
2bate
intransitive verb bat·ed bat·ing
Definition of BATE
of a falcon or hawk : to attempt to fly off something (as a gauntlet) in fear
Origin of BATE
Middle English, from Middle French batre to beat, from Latin battuere
First Known Use: 14th century
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