reduces

verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: re-du-ces (3)

English Definition

Makes smaller or less in amount, degree, or size

Example Sentence

Exercise reduces stress levels.

US IPA /rɪˈduːsɪz/

UK IPA /rɪˈdjuːsɪz/

decreases diminishes lowers lessens cuts

increases amplifies boosts