anchor it

VERB

slow

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abate curb curtail decelerate decrease diminish hinder impede lag lessen moderate reduce relax retard slacken stall temper

STRONG

brake check choke detain loiter mire postpone procrastinate qualify quiet reef regulate stunt

WEAK

back-water bog down cut back cut down ease off ease up embog hit the brakes hold back hold up keep waiting let down flaps lose speed lose steam reduce speed rein in set back wind down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance agitate aid allow assist develop encourage enlarge excite expand extend facilitate forward further grow help increase lengthen prolong push raise strengthen

STRONG

accelerate do expedite liberate release

Example Sentences

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Every good soup, no matter how humble or ornate, seems to rely on at least a few of the same quiet categories: something aromatic to begin, something hearty to anchor it, something savory for depth.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

As for the jewelry, Kenneth Jay Lane custom-built two necklaces to mimic Holly’s jewels, which had to be hand-sewn by Lawson’s tailor Sarah Moore pearl by pearl to anchor it to the dress.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2024

The Tesla hated this and dodged worriedly right and left, looking for something to anchor it.

From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2023

This open-style unit is usually an upgrade because of the extra work to properly anchor it to the wall so it complies with any codes and/or manufacturer’s instructions.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 5, 2022

One is to stretch one rope as far as possible toward the other, anchor it to an object, such as a chair, and then go and get the second rope.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

anchor it

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