5 letter words starting with BATE

**bated** 1. Part of Speech: adjective 2. Definition: (of breath) held in or restrained; very tense or anxious; reduced or lessened in force or intensity 3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈbeɪtəd/, UK: /ˈbeɪtɪd/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "bated" is a shortened form of "abated," which means to reduce or lessen in force or intensity. It has been in use since the 16th century and is commonly used in English literature and poetry. The word is often used in the phrase "with bated breath," which means to be very tense or anxious. 5. Synonyms: restrained, subdued, diminished, lessened, reduced 6. Related Words: abate, betta, tabet 7. Example Sentences: - She waited with bated breath for the results of the election. - The audience sat in silence, their excitement barely bated. - His enthusiasm was bated by the news that the project was canceled.

Word: bates 1. Parts of Speech:

verb

2. Definitions:

1. to reduce the force or intensity of something; to moderate or restrain
2. to lessen the amount or degree of something; to abate or diminish
3. to flap the wings vigorously before flight (used of a bird)

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /beɪts/
• UK: /beɪts/

4. Origin and Usage:

The origin of "bates" is uncertain, but it is believed to be derived from the Middle English word "abaten," which means "to lessen." The word is commonly used in English to describe the act of reducing the force or intensity of something, or to lessen the amount or degree of something. It is also used in ornithology to describe the vigorous flapping of wings by a bird before flight.

5. Synonyms:

• moderate
• restrain
• abate
• diminish
• lessen

6. Related Words:

• abate
• baste
• beast
• beats
• betas

7. Example Sentences:

1. He bates his breath when he sees the spider.
2. The storm bates in the evening.
3. The bird bates its wings before taking off.