Forward and Lessen

Forward

Forward verb - To help the growth or development of.

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

Lessen

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

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

Nearby Words: lessening, less

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

bit forward bit lessen bit
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Lessen and Forward. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/forward/lessen
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Lessen or Forward. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/forward/lessen.
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