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lessen in Dutch

lessen in Dutch is verminderen, afnemen, afzwakken — lessen means to make something smaller in size, degree, or intensity; to reduce it.

lessen in Dutch

verminderen
verb
(transitive) To make less; to diminish; to reduce.
afnemen
verb
(transitive) To make less; to diminish; to reduce.
afzwakken
verb
(transitive) To make less; to diminish; to reduce.
korten
verb
(transitive) To make less; to diminish; to reduce.
slinken
verb
(transitive) To make less; to diminish; to reduce.
vergoelijken
verb
(transitive) To make less; to diminish; to reduce.

What does "lessen" mean?

  1. verb To make something smaller in size, degree, or intensity; to reduce it.
    "Regular exercise can lessen the risk of heart disease."
  2. verb To become smaller or weaker.
    "Her pain lessened after she took the medication."
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lessen in a sentence

  • Regular exercise can lessen the risk of heart disease.
  • The new policy is meant to lessen the burden on small businesses.
  • Her pain lessened after she took the medication.

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What is "lessen" in Dutch?

"lessen" in Dutch is verminderen, afnemen, afzwakken. lessen means: To make something smaller in size, degree, or intensity; to reduce it.

How do you use "lessen" in a sentence?

Example: "Regular exercise can lessen the risk of heart disease." In Dutch, "lessen" is verminderen, afnemen, afzwakken.

Are there other ways to say "lessen" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "lessen": verminderen, afnemen, afzwakken, korten, slinken, vergoelijken.

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