Antonyms for re bates


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : noun ree-beyt; verb ree-beyt, ri-beyt
Phonetic Transcription : noun ˈri beɪt; verb ˈri beɪt, rɪˈbeɪt


Definition of re bates

Origin :
  • late 14c., "to reduce;" early 15c., "to deduct, subtract," from Old French rabattre "beat down, drive back," also "deduct," from re- "repeatedly" (see re-) + abattre "beat down" (see abate). Meaning "to pay back (a sum) as a rebate" is from 1957. Related: Rebated; rebating.
  • As in rebate : noun refund given to purchaser
  • As in refund : noun returned money
  • As in restitution : noun compensation, repayment
  • As in reduction : noun decline
  • As in deduction : noun something subtracted
  • As in discount : noun reduction in cost
  • As in allowance : noun discount; concession
  • As in peter out : verb dwindle, decrease
  • As in reduce : verb make less; decrease
  • As in repay : verb give back money or possession
  • As in return : verb give back, send back
  • As in peter : verb decrease
  • As in deduct : verb take away or out; reduce
  • As in discount : verb lower, reduce cost

Synonyms for re bates

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