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abet

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb abet has 1 sense
  1. abet - assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
    --1 is one way to
    assist
    Derived forms: noun abetment1, noun abettor1, noun abetter1
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s somebody

Definitions from the Web

Term: abet

Description:

Verb: To abet means to assist, support, or encourage someone in carrying out a wrongdoing or a harmful action. It can also refer to helping or fostering the development of something.

Senses and Usages:

  • Sense 1 - Assist in wrongdoing: John was charged with abetting the criminals in their robbery attempt.
  • Sense 2 - Support or encourage: Susan's friends abetted her decision to quit her job and pursue her dreams.
  • Sense 3 - Foster development: The government provides grants to abet scientific research and innovation.

Example Sentences:

  • Verb - Sense 1: He was accused of abetting the suspect in his escape from prison.
  • Verb - Sense 2: The irresponsible media coverage abetted panic among the public.
  • Verb - Sense 3: The university offers scholarships to abet the education of financially disadvantaged students.

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