They ate lunch in the restaurant, and then they took their dog for a walk in the park
Answer:
I believe it is diminishes.
Explanation:
Diminishes means to make smaller, to become smaller, or to lessen the authority or dignity of; to put down; to degrade; to abase; to weaken; to nerf (in gaming).
It may be softens, though, so apologies if I am incorrect.
Answer:
To inform
Explanation:
The paragraph is TELLING you about a family vacation