collocation · neutral
reduce stress levels
UK/rɪˈdjuːs stres ˈlɛvlz/US/rɪˈduːs strɛs ˈlɛvəlz/re·DUCE STRESS LEV·els
to lower the amount of stress someone feels
Examples
“Meditation and exercise can help reduce stress levels.”
“Workplace flexibility is one way companies try to reduce stress levels among staff.”
“She took a short holiday to reduce her stress levels before exams.”
Band 8 sentence
“Governments should support community programmes that reduce stress levels in vulnerable populations.”
Collocations
- reduce work-related stress levels
- reduce stress levels through relaxation techniques
Word family
Common mistakes
decrease stress→reduce stress levels
reduce the stresses→reduce stress levels
Say it for a higher band
5lower stress→6decrease stress→7+reduce stress levels
Synonyms
alleviate stress
Easily confused
alleviate stress
“The psychologist recommended breathing exercises to alleviate stress.”
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