LOWER

Definitions

1. 1. To let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down; as, to lower a bucket into a well; to lower a sail or a boat; sometimes, to pull down; as, to lower a flag. Lowered softly with a threefold cord of love Down to a silent grave. Tennyson.
2. 2. To reduce the height of; as, to lower a fence or wall; to lower a chimney or turret.
3. 3. To depress as to direction; as, to lower the aim of a gun; to make less elevated as to object; as, to lower one's ambition, aspirations, or hopes.
4. 4. To reduce the degree, intensity, strength, etc., of; as, to lower the temperature of anything; to lower one's vitality; to lower distilled liquors.
5. 5. To bring down; to humble; as, to lower one's pride.
6. 6. To reduce in value, amount, etc. ; as, to lower the price of goods, the rate of interest, etc.