verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

diminish, minimize, reduce

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Example Sentences

Example:The teacher wanted to diminish the size of the homework to give the students more time to rest.

Definition:To make smaller or less in size, degree, or amount; reduce.

From diminish

Example:He tried to minimize the importance of the task to avoid taking it seriously.

Definition:To make as small, unimportant, or slight as possible; reduce to the smallest amount or degree.

From minimize

Example:The action of reducing the sugar in the recipe was critical for the final texture of the cake.

Definition:To bring to a lower level, degree, or level of intensity; diminish in amount or magnitude.

From reduce