What does BATES mean?

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.