2syllables
bated
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bated is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, bated is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofbated
1verb
- To reduce the force of something; to abate.
- To restrain, usually with the sense of being in anticipation
- (sometimes figurative) To cut off, remove, take away.
- To leave out, except, bar.
- To waste away.
- To deprive of.
- To lessen by retrenching, deducting, or reducing; to abate; to beat down; to lower.
- To allow by way of abatement or deduction.
1verb
- To contend or strive with blows or arguments.
- Of a falcon: To flap the wings vigorously; to bait.
1verb
- To soak leather so as to remove chemicals used in tanning; to steep in bate.
1verb
- To masturbate.
Example: "I could go out and take a walk in the park, but I'd rather stay home and bate all day."
1adjective
- Reduced; lowered; restrained
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