How do you pronounce attenuate?

attenuate is pronounced as /əˈtɛnjueɪt/.

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🔽attenuate

verb

/əˈtɛnjueɪt/

Attentively attenuation

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Meaning

To reduce the force, effect, or value of something.

To reduce the force, effect, or value of something; to make weak or thin.

Example Sentences

The medicine helps attenuate the severity of the symptoms.

The medicine helps attenuate the pain.

Synonyms

weaken, lessen, diminish, dilute, reduce

Entry 1

weaken, lessen, diminish, dilute, reduce

Entry 2

weaken, reduce, diminish

Antonyms

strengthen, intensify, enhance

Entry 1

strengthen, intensify

Entry 2

strengthen, intensify, enhance

Collocations

attenuate risk, attenuate effect, attenuate symptoms

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