March 11, 2015　=========
☆ lessen 　減らす
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When lessen something in order to decrease the affect it has on something else. When something is lessened it becomes smaller, or less important. For example, “Eat fresh vegetables to lessen the risk of illness.” Or “the increase in the number of students in a class has lessened the time the teacher can spend with individuals.”
Do you know any other words with similar meanings? How about:
cut back on
reduce
diminish
decrease
eat away at
Do you know any others?
Bye,
Chris