WordLens

lower

1 of 3verb
/ˈloʊər/
Forms:lowers,lowering,lowered,lowered
1

to reduce something in degree, amount, quality, or strength

transitive
  • The company decided to lower its prices to attract more customers.
  • The government implemented measures to lower the unemployment rate in the country.
  • Following the diet plan helped her to lower her cholesterol levels significantly.
  • He adjusted the thermostat to lower the temperature in the room.
  • The teacher lowered the difficulty of the exam to ensure fairness for all students.
Synonyms:
bring downget downtake downlet down
Antonyms:
raise
2

to decrease in degree, amount, quality, or strength

B2
  • After the rainfall, the river's water level began to lower gradually.
  • The temperature outside is gradually lowering as evening approaches.
  • With each passing hour, her energy levels began to lower, signaling the need for rest.
  • The intensity of the argument began to lower as both parties started to calm down.
Synonyms:
lour
3

to drop one's eyebrows, chin, or gaze to express sadness, disapproval, or shame, or to show less intensity or hostility in a facial expression

  • She lowered, her expression turning sullen as she sat in silence.
  • His mood soured, and he lowered, brooding over his thoughts.
  • The child's face fell, and he lowered, sulking in the corner.
  • As the argument escalated, their voices grew louder, and they each lowered, exchanging fierce glances.
Synonyms:
frownglowerlour
4

to move something or someone to a position that is closer to the ground

transitive
  • The construction workers used a crane to lower the steel beams into place for the new building.
  • The pilot had to lower the aircraft gradually for a smooth descent onto the runway.
  • The window blinds were too high, so she decided to lower them to reduce the sunlight in the room.
  • He carefully lowered the fragile package to the ground to prevent any damage during transportation.
Synonyms:
depress
5

to make one's voice deeper or quieter

transitive
  • He lowered his voice to share the confidential information without being overheard.
  • Trying not to wake the baby, the parents lowered their voices to a hushed whisper.
  • As the meeting grew more serious, the speaker instinctively lowered his voice for emphasis.
  • She lowered her voice to a sultry tone while singing the romantic ballad.
  • To create an eerie atmosphere, the actor lowered his voice to a haunting pitch.
Synonyms:
turn downlour