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lessen




Definitions

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lessen
     1. v. To make less; to diminish; to reduce.
     2. v. (intransitive) To become less.

Example Sentences

When you are cheerful, books can increase your happiness; when you are sad, books can lessen your sorrow. 
Even your faults do not lessen my respect for you, and in friendship this is what counts. 



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