Definitions for gradateˈgreɪ deɪt
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
gra•dateˈgreɪ deɪt(v.)-dat•ed, -dat•ing.
(v.i.)to pass by gradual degrees, as one color into another.
(v.t.)to cause to gradate.
to arrange in grades.
Origin of gradate:
1745–55; back formation from gradation
Princeton's WordNet
gradate(verb)
arrange according to grades
"These lines are gradated"
gradate(verb)
pass imperceptibly from one degree, shade, or tone into another
"The paint on these walls gradates but you don't see it"
Wiktionary
gradate(Verb)
To change imperceptibly from one gradation of tone etc. to another
gradate(Verb)
To arrange in order of grades
gradate(Verb)
To bring to a certain strength or grade of concentration.
to gradate a saline solution
Webster Dictionary
Gradate(verb)
to grade or arrange (parts in a whole, colors in painting, etc.), so that they shall harmonize
Gradate(verb)
to bring to a certain strength or grade of concentration; as, to gradate a saline solution
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