To move something to a lower level
“Stop work immediately and lower the platform to the ground.”
To go to a lower level, especially abruptly
“A mere glance upwards at a bright lamp caused it to lower from the domed ceiling.”
To decrease in size, amount, value, or degree
“Economists debated if they could lower interest rates to stimulate demand.”
To diminish in intensity or severity, especially gradually
“The water level would gradually lower over time.”
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) To make or become less in amount, intensity, or degree
“We told them to lower their voices while the ceremony was in progress.”
To look angry or sullen
“The frumpy old lady would lower at the kids whenever they misbehaved.”
To have a forbidding or gloomy expression or look
“The sky would begin to lower, and we knew a thunderstorm was afoot.”
Plural for a facial expression indicating disapproval or displeasure
“He flinched when he saw the scornful lower on her face.”
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