Meaning:
To decrease in intensity or severity
Usage:
1. The storm finally began to __________around midnight, allowing everyone to get some rest.
2. After taking the medication, her headache started to ___________.
Memory Cues:
Imagine a furious storm gradually calming down over a small village, much to the villagers’ relief. This visualization of decreasing intensity can help you remember the meaning of “abate.”
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