GRE bate Definition To reduce or moderate; to lessen intensity. Example "He bated his breath in suspense as the results were announced." Sign in to save GRE Quiz → ← batch bathe → Study tips featuring "bate" Group Words Together by Emotional Tone Force Contrast Between Two Similar Words Uncover the Hidden Stories Behind GRE Words Related words GRE awe GRE smithereens GRE abacus SAT abase GRE abash GRE abate GRE abbreviate GRE abbreviation SAT abdicate SAT abdomen GRE abduct GRE aberrant