Word of the Day for Grades 4-6

Definition: 1. to make or cause to seem smaller, less, or less important; lessen; reduce. 2. to reduce (a musical interval) by a half step less than a perfect or minor interval. 3. to detract from the authority, honor, stature, or reputation of; disparage.

Example: Your dreams will diminish if you do not act on them.

Synonyms: depreciate, lesson, weaken

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