gradate
Americanverb (used without object)
verb
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to change or cause to change imperceptibly, as from one colour, tone, or degree to another
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(tr) to arrange in grades or ranks
Other Word Forms
- regradate verb
- ungradated adjective
- ungradating adjective
Etymology
Origin of gradate
First recorded in 1745–55; back formation from gradation
Example Sentences
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Next, he had to meticulously coat each strand with several gradated shades of gray spray paint to create an image that would only be clearly visible when viewed at a distance.
From Los Angeles Times
Experts say youth unemployment is likely to worsen as a record 11.6 million fresh gradates enter the market.
From BBC
The massive yet delicate piece, a version of which was shown at the American University Museum in 2019, symbolically depicts invasive species of mussels in subtly gradated shades of blue and green.
From Washington Post
The standout is “Lifting Up the Sunny World,” a field of gradated oranges inside craggy green and blue borders.
From Washington Post
The subtly gradated tones of pieces such as “Expanding Galaxy” do as much as the curving and sometimes teetering forms to convey a sense of flux and volatility.
From Washington Post
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