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a⋅bridge
[uh-brij]
–verb (used with object), a⋅bridged, a⋅bridg⋅ing.
| 1. | to shorten by omissions while retaining the basic contents: to abridge a reference book. |
| 2. | to reduce or lessen in duration, scope, authority, etc.; diminish; curtail: to abridge a visit; to abridge one's freedom. |
| 3. | to deprive; cut off. |
Origin:
1350–1400; ME abreggen, abriggen < MF abreg(i)er < LL abbreviāre to shorten. See a- 4 , abbreviate
1350–1400; ME abreggen, abriggen < MF abreg(i)er < LL abbreviāre to shorten. See a- 4 , abbreviate

Related forms:
a⋅bridg⋅a⋅ble, a⋅bridge⋅a⋅ble, adjective
a⋅bridg⋅er, noun
Synonyms:
1. cut down; epitomize; condense, abstract, digest. See shorten. 2. contract, reduce. 3. divest.
1. cut down; epitomize; condense, abstract, digest. See shorten. 2. contract, reduce. 3. divest.
Antonyms:
1. lengthen. 2. expand.
1. lengthen. 2. expand.
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a·bridge (ə-brĭj') tr.v. a·bridged, a·bridg·ing, a·bridg·es
[Middle English abregen, from Old French abregier, from Late Latin abbreviāre, to shorten; see abbreviate.] a·bridg'er n. |
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