1. past tense and past participle of lessen; made or became smaller in amount, degree, or intensity

Examples

• The pain lessened after she took the medication.
• His enthusiasm lessened as the project dragged on.
• The storm’s intensity lessened by morning.
• The new policy lessened the burden on small businesses.
• Her fears lessened once she understood the procedure.
• The noise lessened when they closed the windows.