English / word
reduce
verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to make something smaller or less in amount, degree, or size; to make smaller in size, amount, or degree; to decrease
to make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size
In context
01
Try to reduce sugar in your tea.
02
The school wants to reduce exam stress.
Synonyms
decrease,cut,lower
Antonyms
increase,expand,raise
Collocations
reduce risk,reduce costs,reduce size
Verb forms
Past: reduced · Past participle: reduced · -ing: reducing