Synonym: cut, decrease, diminish, lessen, lower, moderate. Antonym: increase. Similar words: produce, producer, introduce, reduction, sauce, duck, red, educate. Meaning: [rɪ'duːs /-'dju-] 
v. 1. cut down on; make a reduction in 2. make less complex 3. bring to humbler or weaker state or condition 4. simplify the form of a mathematical equation of expression by substituting one term for another 5. lower in grade or rank or force somebody into an undignified situation 6. be the essential element 7. reduce in size; reduce physically 8. lessen and make more modest 9. make smaller 10. to remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons 11. narrow or limit 12. put down by force or intimidation 13. undergo meiosis 14. reposition (a broken bone after surgery) back to its normal site 15. reduce in scope while retaining essential elements 16. be cooked until very little liquid is left 17. cook until very little liquid is left 18. lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture 19. take off weight.
v. 1. cut down on; make a reduction in 2. make less complex 3. bring to humbler or weaker state or condition 4. simplify the form of a mathematical equation of expression by substituting one term for another 5. lower in grade or rank or force somebody into an undignified situation 6. be the essential element 7. reduce in size; reduce physically 8. lessen and make more modest 9. make smaller 10. to remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons 11. narrow or limit 12. put down by force or intimidation 13. undergo meiosis 14. reposition (a broken bone after surgery) back to its normal site 15. reduce in scope while retaining essential elements 16. be cooked until very little liquid is left 17. cook until very little liquid is left 18. lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture 19. take off weight. 
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62. It should be possible to reduce leakage from pipes.
63. The government's overriding concern is to reduce inflation.
64. The Government wants to reduce tobacco consumption by 40%.
65. We need to take drastic steps to reduce pollution.
66. They are aiming to reduce unemployment by 50%.
67. Industrialized countries must reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
68. Reduce the sauce by boiling it for ten minutes.
69. Careful checks will reduce the possibility of unpleasant surprises.
70. The soup will reduce by adding some cooking starch.
71. The fruit is injected with chemicals to reduce decay.
72. The helmet law should reduce injuries in motorcycle accidents.
73. These sunglasses are designed to reduce glare.
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74. Let's try and reduce it to formulas.
75. You should try to reduce your wants.
76. We need to reduce our labour costs .
77. Eating garlic can significantly reduce cholesterol in the blood.
78. The car's rounded edges reduce drag.
79. The pistons are graphite-coated to reduce friction.
80. Use ice to reduce the swelling.
81. Doctors tried to reduce the swelling in his brain.
82. Are you doing everything possible to reduce your budget?
83. He was advised to reduce his alcohol consumption.
84. He wants to reduce his salt intake.
85. She started jogging twice a week to try to reduce her waistline.
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87. The report suggests that doctors should reduce their rate of referral .
88. Aircraft manufacturers want to reduce vibration for the sake of safety.
89. We must try our best to reduce the likelihood of war.
90. The company has strenuously defended its decision to reduce the workforce.
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