How do you pronounce abate?

abate is pronounced as /əˈbeɪt/.

🌧️abate

verb

/əˈbeɪt/

to become less intense or widespread

The storm began to abate after midnight.

diminish, decrease, lessen, subside

increase, intensify, escalate

abate storm, abate pain, abate anger, abate noise

To plant seeds in the ground for growing crops or plants.

to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm

To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.

to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed

To prove or show that something is genuine or true.

to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil