Bate

Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪt/

Bate (verb)

  1. To make something less strong or intense.
  2. To hold back or restrain something.

Examples

  • The wind began to bate as the storm passed.
  • She tried to bate her enthusiasm during the meeting.

Common collocations: bate one's breath, bate the force, bate one's temper, bate the urge

Synonyms of Bate

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Bate

  • — when talking about raising or growing something