Apply and Lessen

Apply

Apply verb - To have a relation or connection.

Lessen and apply are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lessen" instead a verb "Apply".

Lessen

Lessen verb - To make smaller in amount, volume, or extent.

Apply and lessen are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apply" instead a verb "Lessen".

Nearby Words: lessening, less

Common collocations

power apply power lessen power
thanks apply thanks lessen thanks
amount apply amount lessen amount
effect apply effect lessen effect
Other words: time, bit, effects, damage, penalty, logic, powers.

Both words in one sentence

  • The default 10% don't apply if you die to another player though, probably to lessen the frustration when you get killed by much higher level characters (or ambushed by another player while low on health from fighting monsters).
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Lessen and Apply. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/apply/lessen
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