Taper (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Give a point to; "The candles are tapered".

Classification

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

Synonyms

• Point
• Sharpen

Hypernyms

• Deform
• Change Shape

Hyponyms

• Acuminate

Related Words

• Taper Off (verb)
• Taper (noun)

Meaning ²

Diminish gradually; "Interested tapered off".

Classification

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

Hypernyms

• Diminish
• Fall
• Lessen

Related Words

• Tapering (noun)