Word: Lessen

Pronunciation

/ˈlesən/

Definitions

• Verb: To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity; to make something smaller or less significant.

  • Example Sentence: “The new exercise routine helped her lessen her anxiety levels.”
  • Phrases:
    • “To lessen the burden” means to alleviate or reduce the weight or difficulty of a task or problem.
    • “Lessen the gap” refers to reducing the difference or disparity between two things.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “We need to take steps to lessen our carbon footprint.”
• “Regular meditation can help lessen feelings of stress and tension.”
• “His absence has lessened the team’s chances of winning the tournament.”

Synonyms

• Reduce
• Decrease
• Diminish
• Minimize
• Alleviate
• Abate
• Mitigate
• Downsize
• Curtail
• Moderate