bates

[US]/beit/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. bates

Phrases & Collocations

Bates College

Norman Bates

Bates Motel

Bates family

Example Sentences

She bates her breath as she waits for the results.

The suspense bates as the movie reaches its climax.

He bates his excitement before the big game.

The chef bates the dough before baking.

The child bates his tantrum when he sees his favorite toy.

She bates her anger and responds calmly.

The teacher bates the difficulty level for younger students.

He bates his enthusiasm to avoid overwhelming others.

The singer bates her voice to create a softer tone.

Real-world Examples

But Mr Carson shouldn't have told Bates.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Segmented Version) Season 1

Morning. I don't suppose there's any news of Bates?

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Segmented Version) Season 2

Either they get into a frightful bate or they start blubbing.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

It's a bloody business, Bates, but I can't see any way round it.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Segmented Version) Season 1

By the way, Bates will look after you, if you haven't brought a man of your own.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Version) Season 5

You know, you can't be bating here.

Source: Complete English Speech Collection

I was bating with Rahul Dravid, so the main batters were bating.

Source: Complete English Speech Collection

That’s the next town. His name is Bates.”

Source: The Caravan Boy

A study by Bates College tracked students from 33 test-optional schools.

Source: VOA Special August 2015 Collection

Bates, is anything wrong? Nothing at all, milord.

Source: Downton Abbey Season 1

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