Lessen and Open

Lessen

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

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

Nearby Words: lessening, less

Open

Open verb - To change from a closed to an open position.

Lessen and open are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lessen" instead a verb "Open".

Nearby Words: opening, openness, opened, opener
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