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subtract (from)

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Synonyms & Antonyms of subtract (from)

as in reduce, decrease

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for subtract (from)

decrease,
de-escalate,
deflate,
diminish,
downsize,
dwindle,
lessen,
lower,
moderate,
modify,
reduce,
retrench,
shrink,
slash,
taper

abate,
compress,
constrict,
contract,
cut,
cut down,
pare,
prune,
trim

abstract,
digest,
encapsulate,
epitomize,
recapitulate,
summarize,
sum up

abbreviate,
abridge,
curtail,
cut back,
dock,
elide,
shorten,
syncopate,
truncate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for subtract (from)

elongate,
extend,
lengthen,
prolong,
protract

enlarge,
expand,
supplement

add,
aggrandize,
amplify,
augment,
balloon,
boost,
dilate,
escalate,
heighten,
increase,
maximize,
pump up,
raise

blow up,
distend,
inflate,
swell

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