How Do You Spell BATE?

Pronunciation: [bˈe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "bate" can be confusing to spell because it is a homophone of the word "bait." However, the two words have different meanings and pronunciations. The word "bate" is pronounced as /beɪt/ and means to lessen, diminish or restrain. The spelling of the word comes from the Old English word "bætan" which means to reduce. Learning the IPA phonetic transcription (/beɪt/) can help you remember the correct spelling of the word and avoid confusion with the similar sounding word "bait."

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BATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Bate is a verb that can have multiple meanings depending on the context in which it is used.

    1. In the context of falconry, "bate" refers to the act of a bird of prey flapping its wings vigorously in an attempt to fly away. This behavior is often observed when a falconer is preparing to release the bird for hunting or exercise.

    2. Another meaning of "bate" is to moderate or restrain one's emotions, particularly anger or excitement. It implies the idea of suppressing or holding back one's feelings in order to maintain composure. This word is commonly used in phrases like "I couldn't bate my anger" or "He tried to bate his excitement."

    3. "Bate" can also mean to reduce or lessen the force, intensity, or power of something. It is often used in the context of reducing the impact or severity of a situation or event. For instance, one might say "The strong winds bated after the storm" or "The medication bates the pain."

    4. Additionally, "bate" can be used in an archaic or regional sense to mean to endure, tolerate, or take one's breath away. This meaning is less commonly used in modern language but can still be found in certain dialects or older texts.

    Overall, "bate" is a versatile verb with nuanced meanings that can vary depending on the specific context in which it is used.

  2. To remove.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. To lessen anything; to retrench; to take away.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of BATE

The word "bate" has two distinct etymologies, depending on its usage.

1. As a verb meaning to moderate or restrain, its etymology can be traced back to the Old French word "batre" (meaning to beat or strike), which ultimately comes from the Latin word "battuere". Over time, "bate" evolved from its original sense of beating to the more specific meaning of restraining or lessening the intensity of something, such as one's emotions.

2. As a verb meaning to let down or reduce, particularly in regards to fishing, the word "bate" originates from the Middle English word "abaten", which means to cause to bite less or eat less. This Middle English term can be traced back to the Old French "abatre" (meaning to fell or bring down), which in turn comes from the Latin word "abattuere" (to knockdown or overthrow).

Similar spelling words for BATE

Plural form of BATE is BATES

Conjugate verb Bate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have bated
you would have bated
he/she/it would have bated
we would have bated
they would have bated
I would have bate
you would have bate
he/she/it would have bate
we would have bate
they would have bate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been bating
you would have been bating
he/she/it would have been bating
we would have been bating
they would have been bating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would bate
you would bate
he/she/it would bate
we would bate
they would bate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be bating
you would be bating
he/she/it would be bating
we would be bating
they would be bating

FUTURE

I will bate
you will bate
he/she/it will bate
we will bate
they will bate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be bating
you will be bating
he/she/it will be bating
we will be bating
they will be bating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have bated
you will have bated
he/she/it will have bated
we will have bated
they will have bated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been bating
you will have been bating
he/she/it will have been bating
we will have been bating
they will have been bating

IMPERATIVE

you bate
we let´s bate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to bate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was bating
you were bating
he/she/it was bating
we were bating
they were bating

PAST PARTICIPLE

bated

PAST PERFECT

I had bated
you had bated
he/she/it had bated
we had bated
they had bated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been bating
you had been bating
he/she/it had been bating
we had been bating
they had been bating

PRESENT

I bate
you bate
he/she/it bates
we bate
they bate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am bating
you are bating
he/she/it is bating
we are bating
they are bating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

bating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have bated
you have bated
he/she/it has bated
we have bated
they have bated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been bating
you have been bating
he/she/it has been bating
we have been bating
they have been bating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it bate

SIMPLE PAST

I bated
you bated
he/she/it bated
we bated
they bated

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