abbreviate

Definition of abbreviate

verb
– shorten (a word, phrase, or text); shorten the duration of

Synonyms of abbreviate

abridge, condense, contract, shorten, curtail, truncate, trim, clip, reduce, summarize

Antonyms of abbreviate

lengthen, extend, elongate, stretch, prolong, protract, draw out, expand, enlarge, magnify, amplify, increase, stretch

Examples of abbreviate in a Sentence

– Because we were running out of time, the lecturer had to abbreviate her speech.
– The International English Language Testing System is abbreviated as ‘IELTS’.