CEFR A2

reduces

verb

Meaning

Makes something smaller or less in amount, size, or degree.

Examples

This new policy reduces the amount of paperwork for employees.
Regular exercise reduces the risk of heart disease.

Synonyms: lessen, decrease, diminish, curtail

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reduces (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈdjuːsɪz/

Definition

Makes something smaller or less in amount, size, or degree.

Examples

This new policy reduces the amount of paperwork for employees.
Regular exercise reduces the risk of heart disease.
The company implemented measures that significantly reduces its carbon footprint.

How to Use reduces

reduce to (prepositional phrase): To bring something to a lower or worse state. — "The prolonged illness reduced him to a shadow of his former self."
reduce by (prepositional phrase): To decrease by a specific amount or proportion. — "They managed to reduce the price by 10%."
reduce from (prepositional phrase): To decrease from a higher amount or level to a lower one. — "The company reduced its workforce from 500 to 300 employees."

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