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Definition dilute in British English

dilute verb

[transitive] verb
/daɪˈluːt/
1

to make a liquid less strong by adding water or another liquid

Example

Dilute the bleach in a gallon of water.

Example

He was drinking a glass of wine diluted with water.

Synonyms and related words
salami-slice top-slice cut back
2

to make something less strong or effective

Example

Nervousness diluted her excitement slightly.

Synonyms and related words
lessen reduce subside
Definition dilute in British English