What does "reduces" mean?

third-person singular simple present indicative of reduce

What is a synonym for "reduces"?

Common synonyms include: compress, condense, curb, cut, decrease, diminish.

Pronounced //ɹɪˈdjuː.sɪz//.

/ɹɪˈdjuː.sɪz/ verb

verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Verb

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third-person singular simple present indicative of reduce form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

"Burning the candle at both ends reduces the candle to wax in a hurry - just like a playboy having a pretty girl on each arm."