Lessen meaning of the word
Do I understand correctly lessen means to make smaller or less strong
You may lessen the risk of heart diseases by keeping your weight
You may lessen your weight by not eating after 7 p.m
Thanks

Question

Lessen meaning of the word
Do I understand correctly lessen means to make smaller or less strong 
You may lessen the risk of heart diseases by keeping your weight
You may lessen your weight by not eating after 7 p.m
Thanks

Answer

"lessen" can mean make smaller or less strong, but better words to use are "reduce" or "diminish".

"You may reduce/diminish the risk of heart diseases by keeping your weight down." (Both 'diminish' AND 'reduce' work here.)
"You may reduce your weight by not eating after 7 p.m". ('reduce' is needed here.)

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