Abate
abate [ uh'-BEYT ] | |
[ intransitive verb, transitive verb ] | |
MEANING : | |
1. (tr.v.) to decrease, lessen or diminish 2. (tr.v.) to end, nullify or terminate 3. (intr.v.) to decrease or reduce in intensity 4. (intr.v.) to become void | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
The storm suddenly abated. |