gradate Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb arrange according to grades
    • These lines are gradated
  2. verb pass imperceptibly from one degree, shade, or tone into another
    • The paint on these walls gradates but you don't see it

WordNet

Gra"date transitive verb
Etymology
See Grade.
Definitions
  1. To grade or arrange (parts in a whole, colors in painting, etc.), so that they shall harmonize.
  2. (Chem.) To bring to a certain strength or grade of concentration; as, to gradate a saline solution.

Webster 1913