lessen
/ˈlɛsən/
les · sen
ˈlɛs · ən
English Definition
v. to make or become less
Significado en Español
disminuir, reducir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
giảm bớt, làm nhẹ đi
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “lessen”:
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A
expand
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B
diminish
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C
amplify
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D
increase
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B — diminish.
“lessen” means v. to make or become less
Common questions about “lessen”
What does “lessen” mean?
lessen — v. to make or become less. In Chinese: 减少，减轻.
How do you pronounce “lessen”?
lessen is pronounced /ˈlɛsən/. It breaks into 2 syllables: les · sen.
Is “lessen” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. lessen appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
