Definitions for bated
bat·ed

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1. batedadjective

   diminished or moderated

   "our bated enthusiasm"; "his bated hopes"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. batedadjective

   Reduced; lowered; restrained; as, to speak with bated breath.

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1. bated

   The term "bated" is typically used as a shortened form of the phrase "with bated breath." It refers to a state of anticipation, anxiety, or suspense, usually characterized by a slightly held or restrained breath, as if in anticipation of something significant or exciting happening. It signifies a state of anticipation or nervousness, often used to describe a person eagerly awaiting an outcome or holding their breath in suspense.

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1. Bated

   of Bate

2. Batedadjective

   reduced; lowered; restrained; as, to speak with bated breath

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. bated

   A plump, full-roed fish is said to be bated.

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How to pronounce bated?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say bated in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of bated in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of bated in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of bated in a Sentence

1. Hong Ryong Su:

   We can't think of that starting without the first (summit) happening, so we'll be watching developments with bated breath.

2. Hong Ryong Su:

   Living in Japan, we see a new path opening that will also normalize relations between North Korea and Japan, we can't think of that starting without the first (summit) happening, so we'll be watching developments with bated breath.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=bated
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bated
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bated
5. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=bated
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=bated