Synonyms and Antonyms of abbreviate

reduce in scope while retaining essential elements (verb.change)

add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing (verb.communication)

make smaller (verb.contact)

make less complex (verb.change)

edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate (verb.change)

make more concise (verb.change)

cut and assemble the components of (verb.change)

the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope (noun.act)

a shortened version of a written work (noun.communication)

any agent that shortens (noun.object)

a shortened form of a word or phrase (noun.communication)

one who shortens or abridges or condenses a written work (noun.person)