Shrink
/ʃrˈɪŋk/
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Definition
(verb) To cause to become smaller.
Sentence Examples
If you wish to get on in the world, you must not shrink from effort.
He had but one desire: to shrink away and live among the lights and shadows.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Natural fabrics like cotton can sometimes ____ if you wash them in water that is too hot.