lessen

/ˈlɛsən/
verb 2conj 1

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(verb.)

ADV

considerably, greatly, significantly

Exercise considerably lessens stress and improves overall mental health.

gradually

Her fear of flying gradually lessened after she took several long flights with her family.

VERB + LESSEN

begin to

After she took the medicine, her headache began to lessen within an hour.

try to

tend to

Repeating the same joke over and over tends to lessen its humor.

help (to)

Taking a deep breath helps to lessen my anxiety before important meetings.

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