gradate

英[grə'deɪt] 美['greɪdeɪt]
  • v. (使)逐渐变化;(使)显出层次
gradated gradated gradating gradates
Verb:
  1. arrange according to grades;

    "These lines are gradated"

  2. pass imperceptibly from one degree, shade, or tone into another;

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