/beɪt/ /beɪt/ /beɪt/ (beyt) /beɪt/ (bayt)

Definitions

1. verb

to reduce or moderate the force or intensity of something, such as a blow or an attack.

“She tried to bate her enthusiasm and speak calmly.”

2. verb

to challenge or provoke someone to a contest or a fight.

“The two men decided to bate each other in a boxing match.”

3. verb

to reduce or lessen something, such as a payment or a fine.

“The judge decided to bate the fine by half.”

4. noun

a challenge or provocation to fight or compete.

“The bate was accepted by the other boxer.”

5. noun

a reduction or decrease in something, such as a payment or a fine.

“The bate of the fine was a relief to the defendant.”

6. verb

to beat or thrash repeatedly, especially in a violent or uncontrolled manner.

“The waves were bating against the shore.”

7. verb

to reduce or moderate the speed or force of something, such as a river or a tide.

“The tide was bating against the shore.”