-
To
become
less;
to
diminish
gradually.
-
To
cause
to
grow
less;
to
diminish
gradually;
as,
extravagance
decreases
one's
means.
-
To
cause
to
grow
less;
as,
to
decrease
the
length
of
the
working
day;
reduce
gradually
in
size
or
extent.
-
To
make
less.
-
To
grow
less;
diminish;
dwindle;
as,
his
income
steadily
decreased;
abate;
as,
the
storm
decreased
in
violence.
-
make
smaller; "
He
decreased
his
staff"
-
A
becoming
less;
gradual
diminution;
decay;
as,
a
decrease
of
revenue
or
of
strength.
-
To
lessen;
to
diminish
gradually.
-
To
grow
less;
to
diminish
gradually;
to
become
less;
to
lower;
to
abate.
-
the
act
of
decreasing
or
reducing
something
-
the
amount
by
which
something
decreases
-
To
grow
less, -
opposed
to
increase;
to
be
diminished
gradually,
in
size,
degree,
number,
duration,
etc.,
or
in
strength,
quality,
or
excellence;
as,
they
days
decrease
in
length
from
June
to
December.
-
Gradual
lessening
or
decay;
the
amount
or
degree
of
lessening.
-
A
lessening.
-
The
act,
process,
or
state
of
decreasing;
the
amount
or
degree
of
loss;
diminution.
-
Gradual
diminution
or
decay;
wane
of
the
moon.
-
A
becoming
less;
decay;
gradual
diminution.
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