Homonym: Diminish (Reduce)
"Diminish" means to make something smaller or less important. It can refer to a decrease in size, quantity, or quality. For example, when a light bulb burns out, its brightness diminishes until it no longer lights up.
In everyday life, we might see our energy levels diminish after a long day of work or play. This term can also apply to emotions, such as when feelings of sadness diminish over time as we heal from a loss or disappointment. Understanding how things diminish helps us recognize changes in our environment and ourselves.