abate of
C1 formal intransitive
In simple words
To become less strong or intense in some way.
Literal meaning: To reduce/diminish of (something) — 'of' signals the area in which something lessens.
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
formal
To diminish or become less in a particular quality (archaic).
"The storm had abated of its former violence by morning."
Usage notes
Extremely rare in modern English; found mainly in older texts. In contemporary usage, speakers prefer 'abate' alone or use 'die down', 'subside', or 'lessen'. Not recommended for active use by ESL learners.
Commonly used with
intensity fury strength vigor force
Forms
Base
abate of
I/you/we/they
3rd person
abates of
he/she/it
Past simple
abated of
yesterday
Past participle
abated of
have + pp
-ing form
abating of
continuous
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