DECREASE, L. To grow. To become less to be diminished gradually, in extent, bulk, quantity, or amount, or in strength, quality, or excellence as, the days decrease in length from June to December.
He must increase, but I must decrease. John 3
DECREASE, To lessen to make smaller in dimensions, amount, quality or excellence, &c to diminish gradually or by small deductions as, extravagance decreases the means of charity every payment decreases a debt intemperance decreases the strength and powers of life.
DECREASE, n.
1. A becoming less gradual diminution decay as a decrease of revenue a decrease of strength.
2. The wane of the moon the gradual diminution of the visible face of the moon from the full to the change.
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
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