English to English
reduce
(r/I/'d/u/s
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verb (v)
- make less complex(verb.change)Example:
Reduce a problem to a single question.
source: wordnet30 - bring to humbler or weaker state or condition(verb.social)Example:
He reduced the population to slavery.
source: wordnet30 - simplify the form of a mathematical equation of expression by substituting one term for another(verb.possession)source: wordnet30
- lower in grade or rank or force somebody into an undignified situation(verb.emotion)Example:
She reduced her niece to a servant.
source: wordnet30 - lessen and make more modest(verb.possession)Example:
Reduce one's standard of living.
source: wordnet30 - narrow or limit(verb.change)Example:
Reduce the influx of foreigners.
source: wordnet30 - undergo meiosis(verb.contact)Example:
The cells reduce.
source: wordnet30 - reposition (a broken bone after surgery) back to its normal site(verb.contact)source: wordnet30
- destress and thus weaken a sound when pronouncing it(verb.change)source: wordnet30
- be cooked until very little liquid is left(verb.change)Example:
The sauce should reduce to one cup.
source: wordnet30 - cook until very little liquid is left(verb.change)Example:
The cook reduced the sauce by boiling it for a long time.
source: wordnet30 - take off weight(verb.body)source: wordnet30
- To bring or lead back to any former place or condition.(verb)source: webster1913