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- [dih-min-ish]
- /dɪˈmɪn ɪʃ/
- /dɪˈmɪn.ɪʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-min-ish]
- /dɪˈmɪn ɪʃ/
Definitions of diminish word
- verb with object diminish to make or cause to seem smaller, less, less important, etc.; lessen; reduce. 1
- verb with object diminish Architecture. to give (a column) a form tapering inward from bottom to top. 1
- verb with object diminish Music. to make (an interval) smaller by a chromatic half step than the corresponding perfect or minor interval. 1
- verb with object diminish to detract from the authority, honor, stature, or reputation of; disparage. 1
- verb without object diminish to lessen; decrease. 1
- noun diminish Make or become less. 1
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Origin of diminish
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English; blend of diminuen (< Anglo-French diminuer < Medieval Latin dīminuere for Latin dēminuere to make smaller) and minishen minish
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Parts of speech for Diminish
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
diminish popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
diminish usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for diminish
verb diminish
- decline — If something declines, it becomes less in quantity, importance, or strength.
- lower — to cause to descend; let or put down: to lower a flag.
- slacken — If something slackens or if you slacken it, it becomes slower, less active, or less intense.
- ebb — the flowing back of the tide as the water returns to the sea (opposed to flood, flow).
- wane — to decrease in strength, intensity, etc.: Daylight waned, and night came on. Her enthusiasm for the cause is waning.
Antonyms for diminish
verb diminish
- increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
- grow — to increase by natural development, as any living organism or part by assimilation of nutriment; increase in size or substance.
- prolong — to lengthen out in time; extend the duration of; cause to continue longer: to prolong one's stay abroad.
- amplify — If you amplify a sound, you make it louder, usually by using electronic equipment.
- lengthen — to make longer; make greater in length.
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