abated

[əˈbeɪtɪd]

abated Definition

• 1. to become less intense or widespread
• 2. to cause something to become less intense or widespread

Using abated: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The storm had abated by the time we got home.

• Example

  The noise from the construction site never abated.

• Example

  The company's financial troubles show no signs of abating.

abated Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for abated

• subside
• diminish
• lessen
• weaken
• decrease

Antonyms for abated

• intensify
• increase
• strengthen

Phrases with abated

• abate a nuisance

  to put an end to something that is causing trouble or annoyance

  Example

  The city council ordered the owner to abate the nuisance caused by his loud music.

• abate one's enthusiasm

  to make someone less interested or excited about something

  Example

  The long wait for the movie to start abated our enthusiasm for it.

• abate a tax

  to reduce or eliminate a tax

  Example

  The government decided to abate taxes on small businesses to help them recover from the pandemic.

Origins of abated

from Old French 'abattre', meaning 'to beat down'

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Summary: abated in Brief

'Abated' [əˈbeɪtɪd] means to become less intense or widespread, or to cause something to become less intense or widespread. It is often used to describe the subsiding of storms or other disturbances, as in 'The storm had abated by the time we got home.' 'Abate' can also be used in phrases like 'abate a nuisance,' meaning to put an end to something causing trouble or annoyance, and 'abate one's enthusiasm,' meaning to make someone less interested or excited about something.