v cut down on; make a reduction in
v make less complex
v bring to humbler or weaker state or condition
v simplify the form of a mathematical equation of expression by substituting one term for another
v lower in grade or rank or force somebody into an undignified situation
v be the essential element
v reduce in size; reduce physically
v lessen and make more modest
v make smaller
v to remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons
v narrow or limit
v put down by force or intimidation
v undergo meiosis
v reposition (a broken bone after surgery) back to its normal site
v destress and thus weaken a sound when pronouncing it
v reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
v be cooked until very little liquid is left
v cook until very little liquid is left
v lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
v take off weight
