Definition & Meaning of "lessen"in English

to lessen

to become smaller in extent, size, or range

abate

decline

dim

diminish

moderate

Intransitive

Examples

Stress levels often lessen with regular exercise and relaxation.

to reduce the amount or degree of something

narrow

narrow down

Transitive: to lessen degree of something

Examples

Hiring additional staff can lessen the workload on existing employees.

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