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➖reduce

verb
/rɪˈdjuːs/
redress reduced
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Meaning

to make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size
to make smaller in size, amount, or degree; to decrease

Example Sentences

The government is trying to reduce pollution in the city.

We need to reduce our expenses this month.

Example Expressions

reduce to tears

Synonyms

decrease, lessen, diminish, cut, lower
Entry 1
decrease, lessen, diminish, cut, lower
Entry 2
decrease, diminish, lessen, cut

Antonyms

increase, expand, enlarge, raise
Entry 1
increase, expand, enlarge
Entry 2
increase, expand, enlarge, raise

Collocations

reduce costs, reduce pollution, reduce risk, reduce stress, reduce cost, reduce size, reduce pressure, reduce emissions
Entry 1
reduce costs, reduce pollution, reduce risk, reduce stress
Entry 2
reduce cost, reduce risk, reduce size, reduce pressure, reduce emissions

More Example Sentences

Will the Vasanth Academy reduce the tuition fees?

Will it be possible to reduce the price of things?

How will the prices of groceries reduce in California?

Is it possible to reduce electricity bills in California?

What is the role of the mayor to reduce traffic jams in New York?

A woman takes a yoga class to reduce stress at a quiet studio on the fourth floor

A woman takes a yoga class to reduce stress at a quiet studio on the fourth floor every morning before going to work

A woman takes a yoga class to reduce stress at a quiet studio on the fourth floor every morning before going to work and learns breathing exercises and basic poses

A woman takes a yoga class to reduce stress at a quiet studio on the fourth floor every morning before going to work and learns breathing exercises and basic poses from a calm and experienced instructor

A woman takes a yoga class to reduce stress at a quiet studio on the fourth floor every morning before going to work and learns breathing exercises and basic poses from a calm and experienced instructor who encourages her to focus on the present moment

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