lowered

• Beschreibt etwas, das nach unten bewegt, verringert, abgeschwächt oder im Wert gemindert wurde.

Describes something that has been moved down, reduced in amount, or made less in intensity or value.

1. Positioned below normalB1formal

   Situated at a level that is beneath the surrounding area or below the usual or expected position.

   Abgesenkt

   • The lowered ceiling made the room feel more intimate.
   • He spoke with a lowered voice so no one else could hear.
   • The flag flew at a lowered position as a sign of mourning.
   • The lowered bridge allowed the boat to pass underneath.

   Synonymedepressedlowrecessedsunksunken

   Antonymeelevatedraised

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, etwas in eine tiefere Position zu bringen, etwas in Menge, Grad oder Intensität zu verringern oder etwas leiser oder weniger hell zu machen.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving something to a lower position, reducing something in amount, degree, or intensity, or making something less loud or bright.

1. Move downwardsA2formal

   To move something to a lower position or level.

   Senken

   • He lowered the window to let in fresh air.
   • The crane lowered the heavy box onto the truck.
   • She lowered her head in shame.

   Synonymebring downdescenddipdroplet downsinksubsidetake down

   Antonymeelevatehoistliftraise

2. Reduce amount or intensityB1formal

   To decrease the amount, value, or intensity of something.

   Senken

   • The store lowered its prices for the sale.
   • Please lower the volume of the music.
   • The government plans to lower taxes next year.

   Synonymeabatecurtailcutdecreasediminishlessenminimizemitigatemoderatereducescale downtempertone downweaken

   Antonymeaugmentboostelevateescalateheightenincreaseintensifyraise

3. Degrade or demeanB2formal

   To bring someone down in rank, dignity, or respect.

   Erniedrigen

   • He would never lower himself to cheat.
   • The insult lowered her status in the group.
   • Don't lower your standards for anyone.

   Synonymeabasebelittledebasedegradedemeandemotedepressdiscreditdisgracehumiliate

   Antonymedignifyelevateexalthonoruplift