verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

decrease, lower, diminish, shrink, minimize

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Example Sentences

Example:The number of students decreased by 10% this year.

Definition:to make smaller in size, degree, or amount

From decrease

Example:He was asked to lower the curtains.

Definition:to make less in degree or amount

From lower

Example:The competition diminished the value of the prize.

Definition:to reduce in size, strength, or importance

From diminish

Example:The fabric shrinks when it's washed.

Definition:to make less in size

From shrink

Example:They tried to minimize the effects of the incident.

Definition:to make less prominent, noticed, evident, or significant

From minimize