abbreviates
The word “abbreviates” has 4 syllables: ab-brev-i-ates.
It's pronounced as /əˈbriːvieɪts/.
What is synonym and antonym for abbreviates?
In the thesaurus, “abbreviates” has 5 synonyms and 11 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abbreviates along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abbreviates
Antonyms for abbreviates
- adds
- elongates
- enlarges
- expand
- expands
- extend
- extends
- increase
- increases
- lengthens
- prolongs
Meanings of abbreviates
- verb
- To shorten by omitting parts or details.
- To speak or write in a brief manner.
- To make shorter; to shorten (in time); to abridge; to shorten by ending sooner than planned.
- To reduce a word or phrase by means of contraction or omission to a shorter recognizable form.
- To reduce to lower terms, as a fraction.
Example Sentences
- The new software feature efficiently abbreviates long file names for improved readability.
- The condensed version of the document abbreviates complex terms to enhance clarity.
- In technical writing, using acronyms often abbreviates lengthy and repetitive terminology.
- The presenter skillfully abbreviates the content without losing essential information.
- The style guide encourages writers to use language that abbreviates and simplifies complex ideas.
On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abbreviates, such as: abort, abridge, adds, compress, elongates, enlarges, expand.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.