verb
- past tense and past participle of lower; moved something to a position that is less high
- reduced in amount, degree, or intensity
adjective
- made less high in position
- reduced in amount or degree
Examples
- She lowered the flag at sunset.
- The crane lowered the heavy beam into place.
- The store lowered its prices for the sale.
- He lowered his voice to a whisper.
- The lowered ceiling made the room feel smaller.
- With lowered expectations, she felt less disappointed.
- The company announced lowered quarterly earnings.