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abate

verb

/əˈbeɪt/

Meaning

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 connect or combine; to become a member of something

to send or pass something from one place or person to another

To shine with a steady light, often softly; to radiate warmth or happiness.

to preserve the memory of someone or something forever

To drive out an evil spirit or bad influence through rituals or prayers.

to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion