LOWER (2)

lower (2). Lower, v.i. to be cloudy, to frown

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Low″er, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Lowered (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Lowering.] [[From Low, a.]] 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.