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    lessen
    /ˈlɛsn/

    verb

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  2. Learn the meaning of lessen, a verb that means to make something smaller or less strong. See how to use lessen in different contexts and sentences, and compare it with synonyms and antonyms.

  3. Learn the meaning, synonyms, and usage of the verb lessen, which means to shrink or reduce in size, number, or degree. See examples of lessen in sentences and related words.

  4. Learn the meaning of lessen, a verb that means to make something smaller or less strong. Find out how to use lessen in different contexts and sentences, and see synonyms and related words.

  5. to make less; reduce. Archaic. to represent as less; depreciate; disparage. lessen. / ˈlɛsən / verb. to make or become less. tr to make little of. Discover More. Other Words From. un·less ened adjective. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of lessen 1.

  6. To lessen is to make smaller, to reduce, or to weaken. A high school football coach might try to lessen head injuries by improving the quality of the team's helmets. If your cold symptoms lessen, it means you're sneezing and coughing much less and can probably go to school.

  7. Learn the meaning and usage of the verb lessen, which means to become or make something smaller, weaker, less important, etc. Find out how to pronounce lessen, see synonyms and examples, and compare with lesson.

  8. Learn the meaning and usage of the verb lessen, which means to make or become smaller in size, amount, degree, or importance. Find synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and sentences with lessen.