dilute
Translation
to dilute, to water down, to weaken
Examples
Dilute the juice with water.
Dilute the juice with water.
The message was diluted by the changes.
The message was diluted by the changes.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to make (sth.) weaker with (sth.) Dilute the juice with water.
Similar Words
Synonyms: weaken, water down; Antonyms: concentrate, strengthen
Etymology
From Latin 'diluere' (to wash away), from 'di-' (away) + 'luere' (to wash).
Memory Tips
Think of 'di-luting' a strong chemical in a lab to make it less potent.