cut down on; make a reduction in
take off weight
be cooked until very little liquid is left
lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
be the essential element
put down by force or intimidation
make smaller
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
narrow or limit
cook until very little liquid is left
reduce in size; reduce physically
bring to humbler or weaker state or condition
destress and thus weaken a sound when pronouncing it
lessen and make more modest
lower in grade or rank or force somebody into an undignified situation
make less complex
reposition (a broken bone after surgery) back to its normal site
simplify the form of a mathematical equation of expression by substituting one term for another
undergo meiosis
change the arrangement or position of
move or cause to move back and forth
cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
try to stir up public opinion
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
move very slightly
