attenuate (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ətˈɛnjuːeɪt/
Definition
To reduce the force, effect, or value of something.
Examples
The drug's side effects were attenuated by taking it with food.
New safety measures will attenuate the risk of accidents.
His enthusiasm for the project began to attenuate after a few weeks.
How to Use attenuate
- attenuate the effect of (prepositional phrase)
- To make the impact or consequence of something less strong. — "The government introduced measures to attenuate the effect of the economic downturn."
- attenuate the risk of (prepositional phrase)
- To reduce the possibility of danger or harm. — "The company implemented new procedures to attenuate the risk of data breaches."
- attenuate something (collocation)
- To reduce the force, effect, or value of something. — "The prolonged drought will attenuate crop yields this year."
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