1. to make or become smaller in amount, degree, or intensity

Examples

• The medication will lessen the pain.
• We need to lessen our expenses this month.
• The storm’s intensity began to lessen by evening.
• Regular exercise can lessen the risk of heart disease.
• The teacher tried to lessen the students’ anxiety about the test.
• Time will lessen the grief you feel.
• The new policy should lessen traffic congestion downtown.