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364+ Words that rhyme with bate

Bate is a 1-syllable word with 364 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are debate, ate, await. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of bate

verb
  1. moderate or restrain; lessen the force of; "He bated his breath when talking about this affair"; "capable of bating his enthusiasm"
  2. flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons
  3. soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments; "bate hides and skins"

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Examples of "bate" in lyrics

See how bate is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Keep it funky at the gangster bate"
    Above the Law — Apocalypse Now
  • "with trey-eights, keep the theives at bate"
    Buddha Monk & Popa Wu f/ Daddy Rose, I-Born, ShaCronz, Suga Bang Bang — One Life to Live
  • "When I'm baller lining, I'm be a bate"
    Guerilla Maab f/ H.A.W.K., Will-Lean — Southside Story

What do these rhymes mean?

ate
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
await
look forward to the probable occurrence of; "We were expecting a visit from our relatives
crate
a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping the quantity contained in a crate put into a crate
debate
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
eight
being one more than seven the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one a group of United States painters

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "bate" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like debate, ate, await create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with bate?
Words that rhyme with bate include: debate, ate, await, crate, eight, elate, grate, great, irate, plait, and 354 more.
How many syllables does bate have?
Bate has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with bate?
There are 364 words that rhyme with bate: 364 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for bate in a song?
The strongest rhymes for bate in songwriting are debate, ate, await. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with bate?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with bate include debate, ate, await, crate, eight. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ate, crate; 1-syllable: debate, await; 2-syllable: conjugate, overrate. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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