abet

One entry found for abet.

Main Entry: abet
Pronunciation: &-'bet
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): abet·ted; abet·ting
Etymology: Middle English abetten, from Anglo-French abeter, from a- (from Latin ad-) + beter to bait, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English b[AE]tan to bait
1 : to actively second and encourage (as an activity or plan) : FORWARD
2 : to assist or support in the achievement of a purpose <abetted the thief in his getaway>
synonym see INCITE
- abet·ment /-m&nt/ noun
- abet·tor also abet·ter /&-'be-t&r/ noun