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to abate
verbgeneral usecommon/ɐmɐjˈnaɾ/a·mai·nar
Definitions
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To decrease in force or intensity, especially referring to wind or a storm; to subside.
Usage examples
“The storm finally abated in the early hours.”
“The noise abated once the construction stopped.”
Common combinations
the wind abatedthe rain abated
2
To lower or take in (the sails of a ship).
Usage examples
“The sailor was ordered to amainar the sails.”
“They amained the sails as they approached the harbour.”