Reduce

Pronunciation: /rəˈduːs/

Reduce (verb)

  1. To make something smaller in size, amount, or number.
  2. To lower the price of something.
  3. To make a problem or situation easier to understand or solve.

Examples

  • They aim to reduce waste in the office.
  • We need to reduce the amount of sugar in our diet.

Common collocations: reduce waste, reduce size, reduce speed, reduce prices, reduce costs

Synonyms of Reduce

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Reduce

  • — when discussing quantities or size
  • — when discussing scope or range