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Synonyms & Antonyms : Decrease
Decrease
( Verb )
The population of this village has decreased by 150 to 500.
Synonyms:
Reduce
Decline
Subside
Diminish
Lessen
Contextual Examples:
The doctor has advised her to reduce her weight.
The crime rate in Delhi has been on the decline for last four months.
This medicine will subside the disease but cannot cure it.
Lack of rainfall diminished the water supply.
The drug lessened his pain and he slept well.
Antonyms:
Increase
Enlarge
Enhance
Extend
Argument
Advance
Intensify
Contextual Examples:
The recent increase in prices has upset many a family budget.
The teacher asked the students to enlarge the paragraph into a full essay.
India’s role in Non-Align movement has greatly enhanced India’s prestige in the committee of nations.
Each of the super–powers is interested in extending its sphere of influence.
The Public Sector in India can greatly augment the resources of the state.
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