diminish Definition
- 1make or become less
- 2belittle or disparage someone or something
Using diminish: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "diminish" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The impact of the pandemic has diminished the company's profits.
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The importance of his role in the project was diminished by his absence.
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The value of the house has diminished over time.
diminish Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with diminish
Example
The cake will diminish in size as it bakes.
lose significance or importance
Example
His contributions to the team have diminished in importance since he started working remotely.
diminish returns
experience a decrease in profits or earnings
Example
The company's decision to cut costs resulted in diminished returns.
Origins of diminish
from Old French 'diminuer', from Latin 'diminuere', meaning 'to lessen'
Summary: diminish in Brief
To 'diminish' [dɪˈmɪnɪʃ] means to make or become less, or to belittle or disparage someone or something. It is often used to describe a decrease in size, importance, or value, as in 'The impact of the pandemic has diminished the company's profits.' 'Diminish' can also be used to describe a decrease in returns or profits, as in 'The company's decision to cut costs resulted in diminished returns.' Synonyms include 'decrease,' 'reduce,' and 'lessen.'
