gradate

[ grey-deyt ]
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verb (used without object),gra·dat·ed, gra·dat·ing.
  1. to pass by gradual or imperceptible degrees, as one color into another.

verb (used with object),gra·dat·ed, gra·dat·ing.
  1. to cause to gradate.

  2. to arrange in grades.

Origin of gradate

1
First recorded in 1745–55; back formation from gradation

Other words from gradate

  • re·gra·date, verb, re·gra·dat·ed, re·gra·dat·ing.
  • un·gra·dat·ed, adjective
  • un·gra·dat·ing, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for gradate

gradate

/ (ɡrəˈdeɪt) /


verb
  1. to change or cause to change imperceptibly, as from one colour, tone, or degree to another

  2. (tr) to arrange in grades or ranks

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