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- [min-uh-mahyz]
- /ˈmɪn əˌmaɪz/
- /ˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [min-uh-mahyz]
- /ˈmɪn əˌmaɪz/
Definitions of minimize word
- verb with object minimize to reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree. 1
- verb with object minimize to represent at the lowest possible amount, value, importance, influence, etc., especially in a disparaging way; belittle. 1
- noun minimize Reduce (something, esp. something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree. 1
- transitive verb minimize make sth as small as possible 1
- transitive verb minimize trivialize sth 1
- verb minimize If you minimize a risk, problem, or unpleasant situation, you reduce it to the lowest possible level, or prevent it increasing beyond that level. 0
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Origin of minimize
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1795-1805; minim(um) + -ize
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Parts of speech for Minimize
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minimize popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for minimize
verb minimize
- lessen — to become less.
- reduce — to bring down to a smaller extent, size, amount, number, etc.: to reduce one's weight by 10 pounds.
- play down — a dramatic composition or piece; drama.
- decrease — When something decreases or when you decrease it, it becomes less in quantity, size, or intensity.
- underestimate — to estimate at too low a value, rate, or the like.
Antonyms for minimize
verb minimize
- 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.
- lengthen — to make longer; make greater in length.
- prolong — to lengthen out in time; extend the duration of; cause to continue longer: to prolong one's stay abroad.
- build up — If you build up something or if it builds up, it gradually becomes bigger, for example because more is added to it.
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