Synonyms for simplify
ˈsɪm pləˌfaɪsim·pli·fy

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1. simplify

   Synonyms:
   facilitate, disencumber, elucidate

   Antonyms:
   embarrass, complicate, encumber, obscure

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1. simplifyverb

   make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent

   "We had to simplify the instructions"; "this move will simplify our lives"

   Antonyms:
   perplex, complicate

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1. simplifyverb

   Synonyms:
   make simple

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1. List of paraphrases for "simplify":

   simplifying, streamline, simplification, simplifies, streamlining, simplified, streamlined, facilitate, simpler, simplicity, ease

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How to use simplify in a sentence?

1. Steve Maraboli:

   Simplify your life. You don't grow spiritual, you shrink spiritual."

2. Patrick Adam:

   Argentina is already making cars for the Brazilian market and vice versa, so that will simplify operations.

3. Nanda Lau:

   Over the past two years, the government has been relaxing the outbound investment rules to push more Chinese companies to go global, but the rules are still not very straightforward and there can be some ambiguity around the thresholds for approvals, the latest NDRC proposal should simplify and expedite the approval process, and will also level the playing field increasing competition between bidders.

4. Orrin Hatch:

   I've long believed our criminal code is simply too large. I've proposed legislation to reduce overcriminalization, simplify our criminal code, and reinvigorate criminal intent requirements.

5. Barack Obama:

   Issues are never simple. One thing I'm proud of is that very rarely will you hear me simplify the issues.