Definitions and Synonyms of bate | Another word for bate | What is bate?
Definition 1: soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments - [verb of change]Samples where bate or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- bate hides and skins
(bate is a kind of ...) cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
"souse water on his hot face" (bate belongs to category ...) the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
Samples where bate or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- bate hides and skins
(bate is a kind of ...) cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
"souse water on his hot face"(bate belongs to category ...) the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
Definition 2: flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons - [verb of motion]
Definition 3: moderate or restrain; lessen the force of - [verb of social]Samples where bate or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- He bated his breath when talking about this affair
- capable of bating his enthusiasm
(bate is a kind of ...) lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
"moderate your alcohol intake" "hold your tongue" "hold your temper" "control your anger"
Samples where bate or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- He bated his breath when talking about this affair
- capable of bating his enthusiasm