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Vocabulary Challenge — Day 1
Definition:
Abate (verb) — to become less intense, less severe, or less widespread; to reduce something.
To lessen
To decrease
To subside
Meaning: The criticism became less intense after new evidence was presented.
Storms abate
Pain abates
Fear abates
Tension abates
Inflation abates
Protests abate
Think: "A bit less" → ABATE
When something abates, it becomes a bit less intense.
A. The company's profits abated dramatically after a successful product launch.
B. The storm finally abated, allowing flights to resume.
C. She abated her efforts and worked harder than ever.
Word of the Day: ABATE
Definition:
Abate (verb) — to become less intense, less severe, or less widespread; to reduce something.
Simple Meaning
Example
The criticism of the policy began to abate after new evidence emerged.
Meaning: The criticism became less intense after new evidence was presented.
Common Contexts
Synonyms
- Subside
- Diminish
- Lessen
- Mitigate
- Wane
Antonyms
- Intensify
- Escalate
- Exacerbate
- Aggravate
Memory Trick
Think: "A bit less" → ABATE
When something abates, it becomes a bit less intense.
Quick Quiz
Which sentence uses abate correctly?A. The company's profits abated dramatically after a successful product launch.
B. The storm finally abated, allowing flights to resume.
C. She abated her efforts and worked harder than ever.









