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decresce

[dɛ.krɛ.sɛ]
verb
decreases, diminishes, wanes
1. to become smaller in size, amount, or intensity; to diminish gradually
The sound decreases as the musician moves away.
O som decresce conforme o músico se afasta.
2. to reduce or lower in quantity or quality
The patient's fever decreases after taking medication.
A febre do paciente decresce após tomar o medicamento.
3. (music) to gradually reduce volume or intensity
The orchestra decreases the volume at the end of the movement.
A orquestra decresce o volume ao final do movimento.
Synonyms
diminuireduzenfraqueceminguabaixa
Antonyms
cresceaumentaexpandeintensifica

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decresce
standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
decresce
standard usage, sometimes replaced by 'diminui' in casual speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

decresce em importância (decreases in importance)
decresce gradualmente (decreases gradually)
decresce consideravelmente (decreases considerably)
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