Retrench and Raise

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Retrench

Retrench verb - Tighten one's belt; use resources carefully.
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Raise is an antonym for retrench in economize topic.
Nearby Words: retrenchment, retrenching

Raise

Raise verb - To make greater in size, amount, or number.
Usage example: the multiplex raised the minimum age for paid admissions from four to six
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Retrench is an antonym for raise.
Nearby Words: raised, raising
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