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peter

verb

/ˈpiːtər/

Meaning

to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away

The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.

peter out

diminish, fade, dwindle, decline, subside

grow, increase, rise

peter out, peter away, excitement peter, enthusiasm peter

to demonstrate the truth or existence of something by evidence or argument.

to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions

to grip firmly; to understand something

To save something from loss, damage, or destruction.

to spread information, knowledge, or ideas widely

to turn into bone or become rigid and inflexible