Word of the day
minimize
1. reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree
“the aim is to minimize costs”
2. represent or estimate at less than the true value or importance
“they may minimize, or even overlook, the importance of such beliefs”
verb
/ˈmɪnəˌmaɪz/
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"To improve her health, she decided to minimize her intake of _____ food."
Select three words related to minimize
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- augment
- reduce
- extend
- shrink
- expand
- diminish
Choose the phrase that uses minimize correctly
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Find a word related to minimize
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