How many liters of water did you use to dilute the acid in the test tube?
Source: tatoeba (2756678)
Dilute
/daɪˈlut/
Synonyms for "dilute" (218 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (44)
Verb(10 words)
abateadulterateadulteratedairyalleviatealterattenuateattenuatedbaptizebastardizebateblow offcast forthclear awaycontaminatecorruptcutdeaddebasedecrease
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Adjective(6 words)
Noun(4 words)
Strong matches (65)
Noun(11 words)
dilutingdiluting juicediluting saucedispersingdrinking water planthedgeslow concentrationmore dutch watermore wateredmost dilutemost watered
Adjective(3 words)
Determiner(2 words)
more watering canno plan to water
Adverb(1 words)
most dutch water
Related words (109)
rarefiedrarefyreducereducedremitsaplesssavorlessslackenslightsophisticatedspicelessspikestalesubtilesubtilizesubtletamper withtastelesstempertenuous
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thickenthinthin awaythin downthin outthinnedunflavoredunsavoryunsubstantialvapidvaporousvolatilizewashywaterwater downwatered downwatered-downwaterishwateryweakweakenweakenedwindywishy washy
Adjective(13 words)
Verb(19 words)
Noun(32 words)
Determiner(1 words)
ten times diluted
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: thin, abate, adulterate, adulterate, adulterated.
- Sentence evidence is available for dilute, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "dilute".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "dilute"
Keep "dilute" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "dilute" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "dilute", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "dilute" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesalterationchangecolor qualityconcentration levelcorruptmodificationprocessreductionspoilstrength of argumentweaken
More specific
12 entriesdilute aciddilute dyedilute inkfaint tintlow concentrationpale colorpale tintreduce emphasissoften stancevague claimweak argumentweaken claim
Collocations
10 entriesdilute colordilute concentrationdilute evidencedilute flavordilute solutiondilute solventdiluted samplediluting agentdilution factormore dilute
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
5 entriessimilar
9 entriesSample sentences
14 total sentences available.
Can I use this solvent to dilute my sample?
Source: tatoeba (2756679)
You have to dilute it with water.
Source: tatoeba (9814531)
Dilute the solution.
Source: tatoeba (10750507)
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "dilute"?
Closest matches include thin, abate, adulterate, adulterate, adulterated.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "dilute"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.