minimize

Meaning

Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.

to reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree

Example Sentences

Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.

We need to minimize our expenses this month.

We should minimize the risks before starting the project.

Example Expressions

minimize the damage

Synonyms

reduce, lessen, decrease, diminish, cut down

Entry 1

reduce, lessen

Entry 2

reduce, decrease, lessen, diminish

Entry 3

reduce, lessen, decrease, diminish, cut down

Antonyms

maximize, increase, enlarge, expand

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maximize, increase

Entry 2

maximize, increase, enlarge, expand

Entry 3

maximize, increase, enlarge

Collocations

minimize risk, minimize costs, minimize damage, minimize impact, minimize cost, minimize error

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minimize risk, minimize costs, minimize damage, minimize impact

Entry 3

minimize risk, minimize cost, minimize damage, minimize error