dilute
Translation
to dilute, to water down, to weaken
Examples
You should dilute the juice with water.
You should dilute the juice with water.
The new members diluted the team's focus.
The new members diluted the team's focus.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to make (sth.) weaker or thinner with another substance You should dilute the juice with water.
Similar Words
Synonyms: weaken, thin out, water down; Antonyms: concentrate, strengthen
Etymology
From Latin 'diluere' (to wash away), from 'di-' (apart) + 'luere' (to wash).
Memory Tips
Think of 'washing away' the concentration of something, making it weaker.