reduce

Meaning

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

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

Example Sentences

We need to reduce our expenses this month.

The government is trying to reduce pollution in the city.

Example Expressions

reduce to tears

Synonyms

decrease, diminish, lessen, cut, lower

Entry 1

decrease, diminish, lessen, cut

Entry 2

decrease, lessen, diminish, cut, lower

Antonyms

increase, expand, enlarge, raise

Entry 1

increase, expand, enlarge, raise

Entry 2

increase, expand, enlarge

Collocations

reduce cost, reduce risk, reduce size, reduce pressure, reduce emissions, reduce costs, reduce pollution, reduce stress

Entry 1

reduce cost, reduce risk, reduce size, reduce pressure, reduce emissions

Entry 2

reduce costs, reduce pollution, reduce risk, reduce stress