diminish
Translation
to lessen, to reduce, to decrease, to belittle
Examples
The medicine will diminish the pain.
The medicine will diminish the pain.
His influence began to diminish.
His influence began to diminish.
Don't diminish his achievements.
Don't diminish his achievements.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to lessen or reduce (sth.) The medicine will diminish the pain.
(intransitive) to become less His influence began to diminish.
Similar Words
Synonyms: decrease, lessen, reduce; Antonyms: increase, grow, enhance
Etymology
From Latin 'de-' (away) + 'minuere' (to make small), meaning 'to make smaller'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'di-MINI-sh'. It's about making something 'mini' or smaller.