The word "abate" (verb) means to subside, decrease, or lessen, as in "they waited for the storm to abate."
Il termine "abate" (verbo) significa calmarsi, diminuire o scemare, come in "aspettarono che la tempesta si calmasse".
| Word | abate |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | V. |
| Definition | subside; decrease; lessen. |
| Sentence | Rather than leaving immediately, they waited for the storm to abate. |
| Related Words | abatement, N. |
Tags: psat
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