Lower (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Move something or somebody to a lower position; "take down the vase from the shelf".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Take Down
• Get Down
• Bring Down
• Let Down

Antonyms

• Raise

Hypernyms

• Displace

Related Words

• Lowering (noun)
• Lower (noun)

Meaning ²

Cause to drop or sink; "The lack of rain had depressed the water level in the reservoir".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Depress

Hypernyms

• Alter
• Modify

Related Words

• Lowering (noun)
• Lower (noun)

Meaning ³

Look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval.

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Synonyms

• Lour
• Glower
• Frown

Hypernyms

• Grimace
• Pull A Face
• Make A Face

Hyponyms

• Scowl

Meaning ⁴

Make lower or quieter; "turn down the volume of a radio".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Lour
• Turn Down

Hypernyms

• Decrease
• Minify

Related Words

• Lowering (noun)

Meaning ⁵

Set lower; "lower a rating"; "lower expectations".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

• The stock analyst decided to lower the company's rating due to declining sales.
• Lowering our expectations will help us be more prepared for the potential disappointment.
• The team's morale dropped after management announced plans to lower their bonuses.
• Economists have urged the central bank to lower interest rates in a bid to stimulate economic growth.
• Critics argue that the new policy will lower standards and have long-term consequences for the industry.

Synonyms

• Lour

Hyponyms

• Subdue