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Abate
Anticipate Improvement![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Use 'abate' when expressing hope for a situation to become better. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/wlksCNmb876F0LzuZh7uFNzU.webp)
Not Immediate![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Abate' implies a gradual decrease, not an instant stop. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/qNkx2AwakLwocKKq7bKtjgSYJN4.webp)
Emphasize Reduction![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Highlight the process of something becoming less in intensity or quantity. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/SBHzBHkXfrWKu4ZSqRTIoT0yqXQ.webp)