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Abate

usgb/əˈbeɪt/Volume
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Anticipate Improvement

Use 'abate' when expressing hope for a situation to become better.

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The community waited for the storm to abate.
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Not Immediate

'Abate' implies a gradual decrease, not an instant stop.

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The doctor said the swelling should abate over a few days.
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Emphasize Reduction

Highlight the process of something becoming less in intensity or quantity.

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They installed soundproof walls to abate the noise from the street.
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