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reduce

verb/rɪˈdus/

to make something smaller in amount, size, or degree

Synonyms

lessen
decrease
lower

Antonyms

increase
raise
expand

reduce in a sentence

We can reduce waste by using both sides of each page.

Turning off unused lights can reduce the electric bill.

Where it comes from

From Latin reducere 'to bring back' (re- 'back' + ducere 'to lead').

Memory hook

Reduce means to make the amount go down.

Word parts

re — back, again
reduce: re- (back) + duce (lead)
duc/duct — lead
reduce: re- (back) + duc (lead)

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