Pronunciation: /beɪtɪd/
verb past tense and past participle of 'bate'; to moderate or restrain; to lessen the force or intensity of
A1 She waited with bated breath for the results of the test.
A2 The cat bated at the mouse, ready to pounce.
B1 The audience watched with bated breath as the magician performed his tricks.
B2 His excitement was bated when he realized he had won the lottery.
C1 The tension in the room was palpable, everyone with bated breath waiting for the announcement.
C2 The intensity of the situation left them all in a state of bated anticipation.
adjective reduced or moderated; restrained; lessened in force or intensity
A1 She waited with bated breath for the results of the exam.
A2 The team watched with bated breath as the final seconds of the game ticked away.
B1 The audience sat in silence, bated anticipation for the magician's next trick.
B2 The detective listened with bated breath as the suspect revealed a crucial piece of information.
C1 The world held its breath in bated anticipation as the leaders prepared to sign the historic treaty.
C2 The crowd watched with bated breath as the acrobat performed a dangerous stunt high above the ground.
formal The atmosphere in the courtroom was filled with bated breath as the verdict was about to be announced.
informal We all waited with bated breath to see who would win the game.
slang I was so nervous, my heart was bated the entire time.
figurative The tension in the room was palpable, with emotions bated and ready to explode.
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