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abbreviate

verb

/əˈbriːvieɪt/

Meaning

To shorten a word, phrase, or text by leaving out letters or parts.

We often abbreviate 'Doctor' to 'Dr'.

shorten, condense, contract, reduce, cut

expand, lengthen, extend

abbreviate words, abbreviate term, abbreviate name, commonly abbreviated

to drink something greedily or in large amounts

To give off bubbles of gas; to show excitement, liveliness, or enthusiasm.

to treat someone with excessive care or kindness, often in a way that is overprotective

Extend the application of a method or conclusion to an unknown situation by assuming that existing t...

To give strength or energy to; to make more vigorous.

To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.