transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈbet ]
transitive verb
( 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 bǣtan to bait
Date: 14th century
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
Synonyms: see incite
• abet·ment -mənt noun
• abet·tor also abet·ter ə-ˈbe-tər noun