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Verb
S:
(v)
reduce
,
come down
,
boil down
(be the essential element)
"The proposal boils down to a compromise"
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S:
(v)
boil down
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reduce
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decoct
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concentrate
(be cooked until very little liquid is left)
"The sauce should reduce to one cup"
S:
(v)
reduce
,
boil down
,
concentrate
(cook until very little liquid is left)
"The cook reduced the sauce by boiling it for a long time"