He wanted to help . . . . . . . poverty.

diminish
reduce
dwindle
deplete

The correct answer is A. diminish.

To diminish something is to make it smaller or less in amount, degree, or intensity. In this case, the speaker wants to help reduce poverty.

The other options are incorrect because they do not mean the same thing as diminish.

  • To reduce something is to make it smaller or less in amount, degree, or intensity.
  • To dwindle is to become gradually smaller or less in amount, degree, or intensity.
  • To deplete something is to use up or consume all of it.

I hope this helps!