English dictionary

gradate

/'gr/eI/d/eI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

arrange according to grades

verb.contact

Examples
These lines are gradated.

Source: WordNet 3.0
pass imperceptibly from one degree, shade, or tone into another

verb.change

Examples
The paint on these walls gradates but you don't see it.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To grade or arrange (parts in a whole, colors in painting, etc.), so that they shall harmonize.

verb

Source: webster1913