lower

/lˈəʊə/

/ˈɫoʊɝ/

[verb] [noun] [adverb]

to lower

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to reduce something in degree, amount, quality, or strength

synonyms : bring down

get down

let down

take down

antonyms : raise

to decrease in degree, amount, quality, or strength

synonyms : lour

to drop one's eyebrows, chin, or gaze to express sadness, disapproval, or shame, or to show less intensity or hostility in a facial expression

synonyms : frown

glower

lour

make lower or quieter

synonyms : lour

turn down

cause to drop or sink

synonyms : depress

Lower

[NOUN]

the lower of two berths

synonyms : lower berth

lower

[ADVERB]

in or into a position that is less high

Examples

1. They have drastically lowered the bar for anyone who wants to call themselves a musician.

2. The politician promised to lower taxes, but the people knew that a man is judged by his deeds, not by his words, and voted for the candidate with a proven track record of following through on promises.

3. By lowering prices so much, the company has essentially cut its own throat by making a profit all but impossible.

4. President Trump's signature tax legislation lowered the corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent.

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