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gra·date  (grdt)

v. gra·dat·ed, gra·dat·ing, gra·dates

v.intr.

To pass imperceptibly from one degree, shade, or tone to another.

v.tr.

1. To cause to pass imperceptibly from one degree, shade, or tone to another.

2. To arrange in or according to grades.

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[Back-formation from gradation.]

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	gradate - arrange according to grades; "These lines are gradated" arrange, set up - put into a proper or systematic order; "arrange the books on the shelves in chronological order"
	2.	gradate - pass imperceptibly from one degree, shade, or tone into another; "The paint on these walls gradates but you don't see it" change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night"