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verb
To change imperceptibly from one gradation of tone etc. to another.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: ambitransitive
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To arrange in order of grades.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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verb
To bring to a certain strength or grade of concentration.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
Synonyms: none provided
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verb
pass imperceptibly from one degree, shade, or tone into another
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: change
verb
arrange according to grades
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: arrange, set up
History
Back-formation from gradation.
