Pronunciation: /əˈbeɪt/
noun a reduction in intensity or amount
A1 The storm's intensity began to abate as the sun came out.
A2 After taking medication, the patient felt the abate of their pain.
B1 The abate of pollution in the city was noticeable after the new regulations were implemented.
B2 The abate of tensions between the two countries was a result of successful diplomatic negotiations.
C1 The abate of interest in the project was concerning to the team.
C2 The abate of support for the candidate was unexpected and led to a reevaluation of their campaign strategy.
verb to become less intense or widespread
A1 The storm will abate soon.
A2 The medicine helped to abate his fever.
B1 Efforts to abate pollution in the city have been successful.
B2 The noise from the construction site finally abated after hours of work.
C1 The government implemented policies to abate the economic crisis.
C2 The tensions between the two countries began to abate after diplomatic negotiations.
formal The government implemented measures to abate the spread of the virus.
informal I hope the noise from the construction site will abate soon.
slang I can't wait for this rain to abate so we can go outside.
figurative Her anger did not abate even after he apologized.
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