to lowe
9.9
To move something down in position or value
- verb
- Archaic
:
rebajar
- In an effort to improve safety, they decided to lower the speed limit on the busy road.
Examples
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The old scholar wanted to lower the price of his valuable collection for a quick sale.
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She discovered that her harsh words could lower his spirits significantly.
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I relate so hard highlight of our careers that did I just lower the value of this yes.
Synonyms
to lower
vsto lowe
802
1.0
Make something go down in position, amount, or strength
is an older archaic form rather than the modern verb
to bring down
vsto lowe
89
3.0
Make an amount or level lower
is an archaic term rather than a common modern verb
to relegate
vsto lowe
36
6.8
Move someone to a lower job or position as punishment
is archaic and general not limited to rank or punishment
to step down
vsto lowe
3
4.3
Reduce something to a lower level, for example power or voltage
is an older archaic word rather than the modern expression
Antonyms
How Low
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lowe in old use can mean 'to make lower', and a helpful way to remember this rare meaning is to think of the modern word lower, so to lowe something is to move it down or reduce its level.