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bate1 (b!t), v., bat·ed, bat·ing.
–v.t.
1. to moderate or restrain: unable to bate our enthusiasm.
2. to lessen or diminish; abate: setbacks that bated his hopes.
–v.i.
3. to diminish or subside; abate.
4. with bated breath, with breath drawn in or held because of anticipation or suspense: We watched with bated breath as the runners approached the finish line.