CEFR B1

diminisher

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: lessen, reduce, decrease, wane

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diminisher (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 diminisher

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."

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