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US/ˈloʊ.ər/
UK/ˈləʊ.ə/
to move something down, or to make an amount, level or quality less
More often (adjective): less high, or less in amount or level than something else
In context
The central bank has lowered interest rates for the second time this year.
Please lower your voice a little; the baby is sleeping.
They slowly lowered the piano from the truck onto the street.
Words that go with lower
verb + noun
- lower pricesmake prices go downThe shop lowered prices to attract more customers.
- lower the riskmake a danger or chance of harm smallerWearing a helmet lowers the risk of head injury.
- lower interest ratesreduce the cost of borrowing moneyThe bank lowered interest rates to encourage spending.
- lower your voicespeak more quietlyPlease lower your voice; the baby is sleeping.
- lower blood pressuremake blood pressure go downEating less salt can help lower blood pressure.
- lower standardsaccept a worse level of qualityThe school refused to lower its standards for admission.