Definitions

waned

[weynd] / weɪnd /

VERB

diminish, lessen

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abate atrophy decrease die down die out dim dwindle ebb fade peter out shrink slacken subside taper off weaken wither

STRONG

decline drop fail fall moderate relent sink

WEAK

die away draw to a close ease off fade away fall short let up slack off waste away wind down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

brighten develop enhance enlarge expand extend grow increase rise strengthen

STRONG

ascend go up reach win

WEAK

raise

Example Sentences

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While the enthusiasm around AI that propelled Palantir and other tech companies last year has waned, the analysts at Morgan Stanley say Palantir’s competitive footing is unshakable.

From Barron's

As the relationship between Davis and Slater soured, Davis’s involvement in Live Nation’s dealings with the Justice Department waned.

From The Wall Street Journal

His popularity as a performer waxed and waned over the years, but he maintained a steady career writing hits for other artists for decades, collaborating with lyricists such as Howard Greenfield.

From Los Angeles Times

Oil analysts thought Russia would have to cut production as demand waned.

From The Wall Street Journal

Those gains have since waned as news has been sparse: Fannie Mae stock is down 44% this year through Thursday’s close, while Freddie Mac is 48% lower, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From Barron's