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abase
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abase
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abase
/ə
ˈ
beɪs/
verb
abases
;
abased
;
abasing
abase
/ə
ˈ
beɪs/
verb
abases
;
abased
;
abasing
Learner's definition of ABASE
abase yourself
formal
:
to behave in a way that makes you seem lower or less deserving of respect
politicians
abasing themselves
before wealthy businessmen
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