abridges Get Printable Handwriting (a-bridg-es) 3 syllables Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to make shorter. Example Sentence Do not be surprised if the magazine abridges your story. Synonyms compress; condense; cut; shorten Antonyms add; enlarge; expand; extend; increase Hear It! Say It! Write It! abridges Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: