English / word
minimize
verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to reduce something, especially something unwanted, to the smallest possible amount or degree
In context
01
We need to minimize our expenses this month.
02
Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.
Synonyms
reduce,decrease,lessen
Antonyms
maximize,increase,enlarge
Collocations
minimize risks,minimize costs,minimize damage
Verb forms
Past: minimized · Past participle: minimized · -ing: minimizing