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syncopate

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: syncopate

1
 v
modify the rhythm by stressing or accenting a weak beat
2
 v
omit a sound or letter in a word
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: syncopate
1

v modify the rhythm by stressing or accenting a weak beat

Type of:
modify
make less severe or harsh or extreme
2

v omit a sound or letter in a word

“syncopate a word”
Type of:
shorten
make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration
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