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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Its premise could have offered up a kid-friendly reading on failure that doesn’t simplify a way out of adversity.

From Los Angeles Times

Momentum is growing for something called the “28th regime”: A single pan-EU law governing business incorporation to operate alongside the existing 27 different national rules, vastly simplifying business formation.

From The Wall Street Journal

The European Commission president will be promoting a host of solutions at Thursday's talks -- including a French-backed "Buy European" push, "simplifying" EU rules and striking more deals to diversify trading partners.

From Barron's

While useful, those simplified designs failed to reflect the conditions where many vascular diseases actually develop.

From Science Daily

“These leadership changes align the right talent and expertise with key roles, and simplify our structure so we can advance our strategy with greater speed, clarity and accountability.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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