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reduce

CEFR: B1

To make something smaller, less, or lower in size, quantity, price, degree, or intensity.

Synonyms

diminish
curtail
lower

Common Collocations

reduce costs
reduce emissions
significantly reduce

Example Sentence

Modern safety regulations reduced the number of high-risk trapeze stunts performed without protective netting.

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