abréger

Definitions of abréger
  1. verb
    make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration
    synonyms: raccourcir, écourter
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    antonyms:
    rallonger
    make longer
    types:
    raccourcir, écourter
    terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent
    raccourcir, tronquer, écourter
    make shorter as if by cutting off
    type of:
    baisser, réduire
    cut down on; make a reduction in
  2. verb
    reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
    synonyms: raccourcir
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    antonyms:
    discourir, s'étendre sur
    add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
    types:
    raccourcir
    edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
    condenser
    put in a short or concise form; reduce in volume
    type of:
    diminuer, minimiser
    make smaller
  3. verb
    edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
    synonyms: raccourcir
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    type of:
    raccourcir
    reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
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