English Synonym Finder

decrease

Definitions

To become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

To cause something to diminish or reduce in quantity or scope.

Examples

The company decided to decrease the price of their products to attract more customers.

We expect to see a significant decrease in traffic once the new highway is completed.

Regular exercise can help decrease your risk of developing heart disease.

Synonyms

diminish reduce lessen decline dwindle abate shrink

Antonyms

increase grow expand rise augment amplify swell

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