Verbs of Making and Changing - Verbs for Decreases in Quantity or Size

to diminish in quantity or size over time

to gradually fade away or subside

to gradually fade in color or quality over time due to constant use or other factors

to gradually lose intensity or strength

to make something more limited or restricted in width

to decrease the number of possibilities or choices

to decrease the length of something

to become smaller in extent, size, or range

to become less in amount, size, or degree

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

to reduce something to the lowest possible degree or amount, particularly something unpleasant

to become less in size or width, creating a sensation of tightness

to decrease something such as size or cost, to make it more efficient, economical, or manageable

to decrease the number or density of something

to place limits or boundaries on something to reduce its scope or size

to reduce in amount, size, intensity, etc.

(of human activities or natural forces) to gradually break down rocks, mountains, hills, etc.

to become smaller, narrower, or tighter

to decrease in size or volume

to reduce the value or amount of something

to decrease in degree, size, etc.

to dry up or shrink, typically due to a loss of moisture

to become smaller in size, amount, or number over time

to decrease in quantity, quality, or extent

to lessen the amount, number, degree, or intensity of something

to reduce the size, amount, or number of something

to gradually reduce something in size or number