abridge
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a·bridge 
[uh-brij] Pronunciation Key
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[uh-brij] Pronunciation Key –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]
] —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.
—Antonyms 1. lengthen. 2. expand.
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| a·bridge
(ə-brĭj') Pronunciation Key
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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