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to lower
01
to reduce something in degree, amount, quality, or strength
Transitive: to lower the rate or degree of something
Examples
The company decided to lower its prices to attract more customers.
02
to decrease in degree, amount, quality, or strength
Intransitive
Examples
After the rainfall, the river 's water level began to lower gradually.
03
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
Intransitive
Examples
She lowered, her expression turning sullen as she sat in silence.
04
to move something or someone to a position that is closer to the ground
Transitive: to lower sth
Examples
The construction workers used a crane to lower the steel beams into place for the new building.
05
to make one's voice deeper or quieter
Transitive: to lower one's voice
Examples
He lowered his voice to share the confidential information without being overheard.
lower
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in or toward a position that is less high
lower
01
situated at a position further down in relation to other parts
Examples
The offices are located on the lower floors of the building, closer to the main entrance.
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