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Synonyms for taper
ˈteɪ pərta·per
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Princeton's WordNet
tapernoun
a convex shape that narrows toward a point
tapernoun
the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
wick, tapernoun
a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
candle, taper, wax lightverb
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
Synonyms:
wick, standard candle, wax light, cd, candle, candelataperverb
diminish gradually
"Interested tapered off"
sharpen, taper, pointverb
give a point to
"The candles are tapered"
Synonyms:
manoeuvre, manoeuver, focus, head, bespeak, indicate, aim, betoken, maneuver, place, luff, designate, sharpen, guide, repoint, heighten, focalise, direct, channelize, focalize, point, charge, channelise, target, steer, signal, level, orient, show
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Dictionary of English Synonymes
tapernoun
Synonyms:
light, small candletaperadjective
taperverb
Synonyms:
make taper, make conicaltaperverb
Synonyms:
take a conical form, have a conical shape
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#268 | show | |
#316 | place | |
#342 | guide | |
#364 | level | |
#389 | cd | |
#438 | point | |
#692 | head | |
#783 | direct | |
#1230 | focus | |
#1453 | charge | |
#1584 | target | |
#2383 | signal | |
#2751 | aim | |
#3159 | indicate | |
#6085 | candle | |
#6842 | scroll | |
#13120 | designate | |
#14515 | orient | |
#16778 | steer | |
#18089 | scrolling | |
#22615 | taper | |
#23384 | wick | |
#23550 | maneuver | |
#25067 | tapered | |
#30449 | sharpen | |
#46777 | heighten | |
#53434 | manoeuvre | |
#63052 | candela | |
#69871 | luff | |
#187481 | bespeak | |
#325999 | repoint |
How to use taper in a sentence?
Global investors are likely cautious around upcoming Fed taper and the prospects of weaker Asian currencies. Current wave of virus resurgences across Asia and the resultant downside risks to regional growth are also weighing on investor sentiments.
The biggest risks to the stock market are the Fed's taper tantrum and aggressive tax hikes.
What they're doing is trying to taper down super high levels of nicotine, unfortunately, manufacturers don't have a manual on how to quit their devices.
Hope, like the gleaming taper's light, Adorns and cheers our way And still, as darker grows the night, Emits a brighter ray.
We expect the FOMC to announce it will taper its monthly asset purchases in September if the August payrolls is strong, we judge a tapering announcement next month is not widely expected, so if the minutes show the FOMC discussed the possibility of announcing a taper as soon as September, we expect the dollar to jump.
Translations for taper
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- vokslys, kærteDanish
- Verjüngung, verjüngen, verschmälern, [[dünnGerman
- αποξύνομαι, απολεπτύνω, κωνικότητα, λιανοκέρι, απολεπτύνομαι, απολέπτυνση, αγιοκέριGreek
- estrechar, estrecharseSpanish
- مخروطیPersian
- kaveta, suipontua, kaventuaFinnish
- rétrécir, chandelleFrench
- affusolareItalian
- kāwetowetoMāori
- versmallen, versmalling, kaarsDutch
- ConePortuguese
- заострять, утончать, сужать, заострить, свечка, [[тонкий, сужение, утончаться, сужатьсяRussian
- טאַפּערYiddish
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