diminish (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

Definition

To make or become smaller, weaker, or less.

Examples

• The effects of the medicine will diminish over time.

• His enthusiasm for the project began to diminish as he realized the amount of work involved.

• The company's profits diminished significantly due to the economic downturn.

How to Use diminish

diminish by (prepositional phrase)

To decrease by a specific amount. — "The company aims to diminish its carbon footprint by 20%."

diminish to (prepositional phrase)

To decrease to a specific level or amount. — "The water level in the reservoir diminished to a critical point."

Synonyms of diminish

Words with a similar meaning to diminish:

• lessen
• reduce
• decrease
• wane

Antonyms of diminish

Words with the opposite meaning to diminish:

• increase
• grow
• expand

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