| v. t. | 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; |
| Verb | 1. | gradate - arrange according to grades; "These lines are gradated" |
| 2. | gradate - pass imperceptibly from one degree, shade, or tone into another; "The paint on these walls gradates but you don't see it" |