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Moving or leading towards a lower place or level
“So, with lowered eyes, I nodded, showing my compliance.”
Low in audible volume
Having been reduced in force, effect, or value
(of a person's eyes or cheeks) Deeply recessed, especially as a result of illness, hunger, or stress
Not glaring or vibrant
Corrupted or tainted in some manner
In a state of unhappiness or depression
Past tense for to move something to a lower level
“Stop work immediately and lower the platform to the ground.”
Past tense for to go to a lower level, especially abruptly
“A mere glance upwards at a bright lamp caused it to lower from the domed ceiling.”
Past tense for to decrease in size, amount, value, or degree
“Economists debated if they could lower interest rates to stimulate demand.”
Past tense for to diminish in intensity or severity, especially gradually
“The water level would gradually lower over time.”
Past tense for to behave in a way that is perceived as unworthy or debased
“He must really be infatuated with her to be willing to lower himself to this level.”
(of a sound) Past tense for to make or become less in amount, intensity, or degree
“We told them to lower their voices while the ceremony was in progress.”
Past tense for to look angry or sullen
“The frumpy old lady would lower at the kids whenever they misbehaved.”
Past tense for to have a forbidding or gloomy expression or look
“The sky would begin to lower, and we knew a thunderstorm was afoot.”
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