Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with diminish in American Collocation
diminish
verb
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
very much
The value of his assets has greatly diminished.
Ministers worry that their power will be much diminished.
not very much
My enthusiasm has been somewhat diminished lately.
quickly
The number of large employers is rapidly diminishing.
gradually
They tried to cling on to their gradually diminishing empire.
importance or power
Most of these observations are simple common sense, which does not diminish their significance.
effects
The company will take all practical steps to prevent or diminish harmful impacts on the environment.
usefulness
There is evidence that smoking diminishes the effectiveness of this form of therapy.
enthusiasm
The bad weather in no way diminished our enjoyment of the festival.
popularity
The stories about the affair did nothing to diminish his popularity.
likelihood
Choosing the wrong agent greatly diminishes your chances of getting a good deal on your house.