subtract from

subtract something from (something else)

to deduct or take away something from something else. Please subtract the cost of the meal from my fee. I demanded that they subtract the extra charge from my bill.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Saskia	SAHS-kee-ah: (Dutch), ZAHS-kee-ah (German)	Dutch, German
Cassander	-	Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Apolinary	ah-paw-lee-NAH-ri	Polish
Emily	EM-ə-lee	English
Abishag	AB-i-shag (English)	Biblical
CÉLia	SE-lyə	Portuguese