simplify
word
Definition
To make something easier to understand or do by removing unnecessary parts or making it less complicated.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in academic, technical, and everyday contexts. Often paired with 'process', 'language', 'instructions', or 'explanation' (e.g., 'simplify instructions'). Not usually used for physical objects.
Spanish: simplificarPortuguese (BR): simplificarPortuguese (PT): simplificarChinese (Simplified): 简化Chinese (Traditional): 簡化Hindi: सरल करनाArabic: يُبَسِّطBengali: সহজ করা - সরলীকরণ করাRussian: упрощатьJapanese: 簡単にする - 単純化するVietnamese: đơn giản hóaKorean: 단순화하다 - 쉽게 하다Turkish: basitleştirmekUrdu: آسان بنانا - سادہ بناناIndonesian: menyederhanakan
Example Sentences
You can simplify the math problem by breaking it into steps.
basic
Teachers try to simplify complex ideas for their students.
basic
Can you simplify these instructions for me?
basic
We need to simplify our process to save time and money.
natural
She tried to simplify her schedule by cutting out extra activities.
natural
Let's simplify things and just meet at the café.
natural