verb (archaic) as in strong fondness

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decreases, diminishes

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Example:His enthusiasm decreases as the project progresses.

Definition:Although more commonly used in a modern context, 'decreases' can also express a reduction or lowering of a state or condition.

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Example:As the saying goes, 'Pride lowereth and humility increaseth'.

Definition:Means to make less or to become less in quantity or extent.

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