Grade 8

abbreviate

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(ab-bre-vi-ate) 4 syllables

Definition

verb. to make a word or phrase shorter.

Example Sentence

He needed to abbreviate his speech.

More Example Sentences

Students often abbreviate words in notes.

Synonyms

shorten; reduce; condense

Antonyms

expand; prolong; lengthen

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

abbreviate
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • deviate

  • abbreviate
  • alleviate