Definitions

simplify

[sim-pluh-fahy] / ˈsɪm pləˌfaɪ /

VERB

make easy, intelligible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clarify cut down facilitate reduce shorten streamline

STRONG

abridge analyze chasten decipher disentangle disinvolve elucidate explain interpret order unscramble

WEAK

boil down break down break it down clean it up clean up clear up cut the frills draw a picture get down to basics get to the meat hit the high spots lay out let daylight in let sunlight in make clear make perfectly clear make plain put in a nutshell put one straight spell out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

grow increase

STRONG

be vague confuse mix up mystify obscure

WEAK

complicate make difficult

Example Sentences

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He declared a halt to price increases, simplified the menu and set a target for baristas to complete orders in four minutes or less.

From BBC

"Chemistry is important but doesn't include water droplets or cloud behavior. Hydrodynamics alone simplifies the chemistry too much. So, it's important to bring them together."

From Science Daily

The newer tube-based design simplifies the structure and offers much greater stability, especially in turbulent environments similar to ocean conditions.

From Science Daily

Some of call screening’s power users include tech investors, many of whom use multiple phone lines to simplify work streams.

From The Wall Street Journal

The changes aim to simplify Home Depot’s corporate operations to better support its stores and customers, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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