abbreviate
/əˈbriːvieɪt/
ab · bre · vi · ate
ə · ˈbriː · vi · eɪt
English Definition
v. to shorten (a word, phrase, or text).
Significado en Español
abreviar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
viết tắt, rút gọn
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ab(away)+brev(short)+iate→ to abbreviate, shorten.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “abbreviate”?
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A
broaden
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B
extend
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C
shorten
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D
elaborate
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C — shorten.
“abbreviate” means v. to shorten (a word, phrase, or text).
Common questions about “abbreviate”
What does “abbreviate” mean?
abbreviate — v. to shorten (a word, phrase, or text).. In Chinese: 缩写.
How do you pronounce “abbreviate”?
abbreviate is pronounced /əˈbriːvieɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ab · bre · vi · ate.
Is “abbreviate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. abbreviate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “abbreviate”?
ab(away)+brev(short)+iate→ to abbreviate, shorten.
