lowered

low-ered · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Past tense and past participle of "lower"; moved something to a position closer to the ground or to a lower level.

  2. 2.

    Reduced in amount, degree, or intensity.

  3. 3.

    Directed downward, especially of the eyes or gaze.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    lowered expectations — reduced hopes or standards for an outcome
  • •
    lowered one's guard — became less defensive or cautious

Related words

Antonyms: elevated, increased, lifted, raised
See also: drop, low, lower, reduce
Synonyms: decreased, diminished, dropped, reduced

Etymology

From Middle English loweren, from low + -er (verbal suffix) + -ed (past tense suffix). The verb "lower" has been in use since the 13th century.