lowers

word · lemma: lower

Definition

Moves something to a place or position that is less high, or makes an amount or level smaller.

Usage & Nuances

Used for physical movement ('lowers his head'), for amounts or levels ('lowers the price'), and sometimes in a figurative sense (e.g., 'lowers expectations'). Present tense singular form; be careful not to confuse with 'lowest' (superlative adjective) or 'flowers' (sounds similar but different meaning). Common collocations: 'lowers her voice', 'lowers the temperature'.

Spanish: baja - reduce - disminuyePortuguese (BR): baixa - reduzPortuguese (PT): baixa - reduzChinese (Simplified): 降低 - 放下Chinese (Traditional): 降低 - 放下Hindi: कम करता है - नीचे करता हैArabic: يخفض - ينزلBengali: নামায় - কমিয়ে দেয়Russian: опускает - снижаетJapanese: 下げるVietnamese: hạ xuống - giảmKorean: 내린다 - 낮춘다Turkish: indirir - azaltırUrdu: نیچے کرتا ہے - کم کرتا ہےIndonesian: menurunkan

Example Sentences

She lowers the window when it gets hot.

basic

He lowers his voice to whisper.

basic

The doctor lowers the chair for the patient.

basic

Turning off the lights lowers our electricity bill.

natural

She always lowers her expectations before an important meeting.

natural

The machine automatically lowers the temperature if it gets too high.

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