01 Word definition

abate

5 letters · 3 vowels · 2 consonants

Is ABATE a word?

Yes. ABATE is a 5-letter verb. make less active or intense Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell ABATE?

A-B-A-T-E

ABATE contains 5 letters, begins with A, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. make less active or intense

2verb

  1. become less in amount or intensity

    “The storm abated”
Synonyms
slakeslacklet upslack offdie away
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score7points
Words With Friends8points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is ABATE spelled?

A1B2A3T4E5
Starts withABAFirst 3 letters
Ends withATELast 3 letters
Unique letters4Repeats A
Vowel balance3 / 2Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play ABATE?

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FAQ Quick answers

About ABATE.

How do you spell ABATE?

ABATE is spelled A-B-A-T-E. It contains 5 letters.