Daily word
Abate
uh-BAYT verb
To become less intense or widespread.
Example
The storm began to abate as evening settled over the harbor.
Use it when
Use abate when pressure, noise, pain, conflict, or weather loses force.
Etymology
From Old French abatre, meaning to beat down or reduce.
Memory cue
Think of the force of something being beaten down until it weakens.
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