bates
The word “bates” has 1 syllable: bates
It's pronounced as /beɪts/
What is synonym and antonym for bates?
In the thesaurus, “bates” has 30 synonyms and 18 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for bates along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for bates
- abates
- abbreviates
- abridges
- amputates
- compresses
- condenses
- constricts
- contracts
- curtails
- cuts
- cuts back
- decreases
- deducts
- detaches
- diminishes
- disconnects
- disjoins
- excises
- knocks off
- lessens
- lowers
- reduces
- removes
- retrenches
- separates
- severs
- shortens
- subtracts
- takes off
- unfastens
Antonyms for bates
- adds
- adjoins
- affixes
- annexes
- appends
- attaches
- fastens
- fixes
- grafts
- hitches
- infuses
- injects
- inserts
- interfuses
- introduces
- subjoins
- tags
- ties
Meanings of bates
- verb
- 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.
- To contend or strive with blows or arguments.
- Of a falcon: To flap the wings vigorously; to bait.
- To soak leather so as to remove chemicals used in tanning; to steep in bate.
- To masturbate.
Example Sentences
- He bates his strength before the final push.
- The player bates the ball carefully to avoid striking out.
- She bates her excitement as she waits for the results.
- The dog bates at the door, eager to go outside.
- He bates the wind by adjusting his sail.
On this page you'll find 48 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to bates, such as: abates, abbreviates, abridges, adds, adjoins, affixes, amputates.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.