reduce
English Thesaurus
1. take off weight (verb.body)
| hypernym | : | change state, turn, |
| definition | : | undergo a transformation or a change of position or action (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | sweat off, |
| definition | : | lose weight by sweating (verb.body) |
2. lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | weaken, |
| definition | : | lessen the strength of (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | water down, |
| definition | : | make less strong or intense (verb.change) |
3. narrow or limit (verb.change)
4. cook until very little liquid is left (verb.change)
| domain category | : | cookery, cooking, preparation, |
| definition | : | the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat (noun.act) |
5. be cooked until very little liquid is left (verb.change)
| domain category | : | cookery, cooking, preparation, |
| definition | : | the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat (noun.act) |
6. be the essential element (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | become, turn, |
| definition | : | undergo a change or development (verb.stative) |
7. to remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | change, |
| definition | : | undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | benficiate, |
| definition | : | subject to a reduction process (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | pole, |
| definition | : | deoxidize molten metals by stirring them with a wooden pole (verb.change) |
| domain category | : | chemical science, chemistry, |
| definition | : | the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions (noun.cognition) |
8. make smaller (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | reduce, shrink, |
| definition | : | reduce in size; reduce physically (verb.change) |
9. reduce in size; reduce physically (verb.change)
| hyponym | : | reef, |
| definition | : | reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | downsize, |
| definition | : | make in a smaller size (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | contract, |
| definition | : | make smaller (verb.contact) |
| cause | : | contract, shrink, |
| definition | : | become smaller or draw together (verb.change) |
10. make less complex (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | simplify, |
| definition | : | make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | abbreviate, |
| definition | : | shorten (verb.change) |
11. reduce in scope while retaining essential elements (verb.change)
| verb group | : | cut, edit, edit out, |
| definition | : | cut and assemble the components of (verb.change) |
12. cut down on; make a reduction in (verb.change)
| hyponym | : | shorten, |
| definition | : | make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | spill, |
| definition | : | reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail) (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | quench, |
| definition | : | reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | retrench, |
| definition | : | make a reduction, as in one's workforce (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | slash, |
| definition | : | cut drastically (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | thin out, |
| definition | : | make sparse (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | thin, |
| definition | : | make thin or thinner (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | detract, take away, |
| definition | : | take away a part from; diminish (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | deflate, |
| definition | : | reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | inflate, |
| definition | : | increase the amount or availability of, creating a rise in value (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | downsize, |
| definition | : | reduce in size or number (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | subtract, |
| definition | : | take off or away (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | knock off, shave, |
| definition | : | cut the price of (verb.possession) |
| verb group | : | cut, |
| definition | : | have a reducing effect (verb.change) |
13. destress and thus weaken a sound when pronouncing it (verb.change)
| hyponym | : | obscure, |
| definition | : | reduce a vowel to a neutral one, such as a schwa (verb.change) |
| domain category | : | linguistics, |
| definition | : | the scientific study of language (noun.cognition) |
14. reposition (a broken bone after surgery) back to its normal site (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | reposition, |
| definition | : | place into another position (verb.contact) |
15. undergo meiosis (verb.contact)
16. lower in grade or rank or force somebody into an undignified situation (verb.emotion)
17. simplify the form of a mathematical equation of expression by substituting one term for another (verb.possession)
| domain category | : | math, mathematics, maths, |
| definition | : | a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement (noun.cognition) |
18. lessen and make more modest (verb.possession)
| hypernym | : | impoverish, |
| definition | : | make poor (verb.possession) |
19. bring to humbler or weaker state or condition (verb.social)
20. put down by force or intimidation (verb.social)
| hypernym | : | crush, oppress, suppress, |
| definition | : | come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority (verb.social) |
21. take off weight (verb.body)
| antonym | : | gain, put on, |
| definition | : | increase (one's body weight) (verb.body) |
| derivation | : | reducing, |
| definition | : | loss of excess weight (as by dieting); becoming slimmer (noun.process) |
22. lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture (verb.change)
| derivation | : | dilution, |
| definition | : | weakening (reducing the concentration) by the addition of water or a thinner (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | cutting, thinning, |
| definition | : | the act of diluting something (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | dilution, |
| definition | : | a diluted solution (noun.substance) |
23. cook until very little liquid is left (verb.change)
| derivation | : | concentration, |
| definition | : | strengthening the concentration (as of a solute in a mixture) by removing diluting material (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | concentration, |
| definition | : | increase in density (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | concentrate, |
| definition | : | a concentrated form of a foodstuff; the bulk is reduced by removing water (noun.food) |
24. be cooked until very little liquid is left (verb.change)
| derivation | : | concentration, |
| definition | : | strengthening the concentration (as of a solute in a mixture) by removing diluting material (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | concentration, |
| definition | : | increase in density (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | concentrate, |
| definition | : | a concentrated form of a foodstuff; the bulk is reduced by removing water (noun.food) |
25. be the essential element (verb.change)
| derivation | : | reducible, |
| definition | : | capable of being reduced (adj.all) |
26. to remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons (verb.change)
| derivation | : | reducing, reduction, |
| definition | : | any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent (noun.process) |
| derivation | : | reducer, reducing agent, reductant, |
| definition | : | a substance capable of bringing about the reduction of another substance as it itself is oxidized; used in photography to lessen the density of a negative or print by oxidizing some of the loose silver (noun.substance) |
27. make smaller (verb.change)
| derivation | : | reducible, |
| definition | : | capable of being reduced (adj.all) |
28. reduce in size; reduce physically (verb.change)
| derivation | : | shrinkage, shrinking, |
| definition | : | process or result of becoming less or smaller (noun.event) |
29. make less complex (verb.change)
| derivation | : | reducible, |
| definition | : | capable of being reduced (adj.all) |
30. reduce in scope while retaining essential elements (verb.change)
| antonym | : | dilate, elaborate, enlarge, expand, expatiate, exposit, expound, flesh out, lucubrate, |
| definition | : | add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | contraction, |
| definition | : | the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | shortener, |
| definition | : | any agent that shortens (noun.object) |
| derivation | : | abbreviator, abridger, |
| definition | : | one who shortens or abridges or condenses a written work (noun.person) |
31. cut down on; make a reduction in (verb.change)
| derivation | : | cutback, |
| definition | : | a reduction in quantity or rate (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | clipping, trim, trimming, |
| definition | : | cutting down to the desired size or shape (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | reductive, |
| definition | : | characterized by or causing diminution or curtailment (adj.all) |
32. simplify the form of a mathematical equation of expression by substituting one term for another (verb.possession)
| derivation | : | reducible, |
| definition | : | capable of being reduced (adj.all) |
33. put down by force or intimidation (verb.social)
| derivation | : | repression, |
| definition | : | the act of repressing; control by holding down (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | overcomer, subduer, surmounter, |
| definition | : | someone who overcomes and establishes ascendancy and control by force or persuasion (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | repression, |
| definition | : | a state of forcible subjugation (noun.state) |
34. take off weight (verb.body)
| antonym | : | gain, put on, |
| definition | : | increase (one's body weight) (verb.body) |
| derivation | : | reducing, |
| definition | : | loss of excess weight (as by dieting); becoming slimmer (noun.process) |
35. lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture (verb.change)
| derivation | : | dilution, |
| definition | : | weakening (reducing the concentration) by the addition of water or a thinner (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | cutting, thinning, |
| definition | : | the act of diluting something (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | dilution, |
| definition | : | a diluted solution (noun.substance) |
36. cook until very little liquid is left (verb.change)
| derivation | : | concentration, |
| definition | : | strengthening the concentration (as of a solute in a mixture) by removing diluting material (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | concentration, |
| definition | : | increase in density (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | concentrate, |
| definition | : | a concentrated form of a foodstuff; the bulk is reduced by removing water (noun.food) |
37. be cooked until very little liquid is left (verb.change)
| derivation | : | concentration, |
| definition | : | strengthening the concentration (as of a solute in a mixture) by removing diluting material (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | concentration, |
| definition | : | increase in density (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | concentrate, |
| definition | : | a concentrated form of a foodstuff; the bulk is reduced by removing water (noun.food) |
38. be the essential element (verb.change)
| derivation | : | reducible, |
| definition | : | capable of being reduced (adj.all) |
39. to remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons (verb.change)
| derivation | : | reducing, reduction, |
| definition | : | any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent (noun.process) |
| derivation | : | reducer, reducing agent, reductant, |
| definition | : | a substance capable of bringing about the reduction of another substance as it itself is oxidized; used in photography to lessen the density of a negative or print by oxidizing some of the loose silver (noun.substance) |
40. make smaller (verb.change)
| derivation | : | reducible, |
| definition | : | capable of being reduced (adj.all) |
41. reduce in size; reduce physically (verb.change)
| derivation | : | shrinkage, shrinking, |
| definition | : | process or result of becoming less or smaller (noun.event) |
42. make less complex (verb.change)
| derivation | : | reducible, |
| definition | : | capable of being reduced (adj.all) |
43. reduce in scope while retaining essential elements (verb.change)
| antonym | : | dilate, elaborate, enlarge, expand, expatiate, exposit, expound, flesh out, lucubrate, |
| definition | : | add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | contraction, |
| definition | : | the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | shortener, |
| definition | : | any agent that shortens (noun.object) |
| derivation | : | abbreviator, abridger, |
| definition | : | one who shortens or abridges or condenses a written work (noun.person) |
44. cut down on; make a reduction in (verb.change)
| derivation | : | cutback, |
| definition | : | a reduction in quantity or rate (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | clipping, trim, trimming, |
| definition | : | cutting down to the desired size or shape (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | reductive, |
| definition | : | characterized by or causing diminution or curtailment (adj.all) |
45. simplify the form of a mathematical equation of expression by substituting one term for another (verb.possession)
| derivation | : | reducible, |
| definition | : | capable of being reduced (adj.all) |
46. put down by force or intimidation (verb.social)
| derivation | : | repression, |
| definition | : | the act of repressing; control by holding down (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | overcomer, subduer, surmounter, |
| definition | : | someone who overcomes and establishes ascendancy and control by force or persuasion (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | repression, |
| definition | : | a state of forcible subjugation (noun.state) |
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