reduce

/ɹɪdjˈuːs/

/ɹəˈdus/, /ɹiˈdus/, /ɹɪˈdus/

to reduce

MAIN VERB

diminuer

to make something less or smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

Synonymes : bring down

diminuer

to become less in size or amount

Synonymes : shrink

Exemples

1. A healthy diet and regular exercise can reduce the risk of many diseases.

2. the company's new policy purports to reduce its carbon footprint.

3. You can reduce the bitterness of sour gourd by soaking it in saltwater before cooking.

4. The heavy rain created a thick curtain of water, reducing visibility on the road.