Word Study
gradate
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Verb gradate has 2 senses
- gradate(v = verb.contact) Array - arrange according to grades; "These lines are gradated" is one way to arrange, set up
- gradate(v = verb.change) Array - pass imperceptibly from one degree, shade, or tone into another; "The paint on these walls gradates but you don't see it" is one way to change
Derived forms noun gradation3, noun gradation1
Sample sentence:
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Sample sentence:
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CIDE DICTIONARY
gradate, v. t. [See Grade.].
- To grade or arrange (parts in a whole, colors in painting, etc.), so that they shall harmonize. [1913 Webster]
- To bring to a certain strength or grade of concentration; as, to gradate a saline solution. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
gradate, v.
1 v.intr. & tr. pass or cause to pass by gradations from one shade to another.
2 tr. arrange in steps or grades of size etc.
1 v.intr. & tr. pass or cause to pass by gradations from one shade to another.
2 tr. arrange in steps or grades of size etc.
Etymology
back-form. f. GRADATION
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