lessen
/ˈlɛsən/
verb 2conj 1
Collocations
6(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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