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lessen

/ˈlɛsən/verb2 syllables

Lessen means: decrease in size, extent, or range.

Synonyms for lessen8

verb, as in decrease in size, extent, or range

verb, as in make become smaller

decrease, minify

verb, as in wear off or die down

subside

also used for lessen

blunt, abate, remit

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What does lessen mean?3

verb

1

decrease in size, extent, or range“The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester”

2

make become smaller“He decreased his staff”

3

wear off or die down“The pain subsided”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Lessen in a sentence

  • We had to lessen the impact of the erratic supplies.U2FS
  • Positive attitudes can at least lessen the enormous difficulties we face.Miktsoanit
  • What can be done to lessen the risk?CK
  • Sami agreed to testify against Layla in order to lessen his sentence.OsoHombre
  • Even your faults do not lessen my respect for you, and in friendship this is what counts.papabear
  • When you are cheerful, books can increase your happiness; when you are sad, books can lessen your sorrow.sundown
  • She tried to lessen her expenses.unknown
  • I need medicine to lessen the pain.Objectivesea

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Forms of lessen

as a verb

past tense
lessened
present participle
lessening
third-person singular
lessens
past participle
lessened