Lessen and Simplify

Lessen

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

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

Nearby Words: lessening, less

Simplify

Simplify verb - To make less complex.

Lessen and simplify are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lessen" instead a verb "Simplify".

Common collocations

control lessen control simplify control
problem lessen problem simplify problem
casting lessen casting simplify casting
bit lessen bit simplify bit
Other words: binge.
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