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abridge
[ uh-brij ]
verb (used with object)
- to shorten by omissions while retaining the basic contents:
to abridge a reference book.
Synonyms: , , , ,
Antonyms:
to abridge a visit;
to abridge one's freedom.
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms:
- to deprive; cut off.
abridge
/ əˈɪ /
verb
- to reduce the length of (a written work) by condensing or rewriting
- to curtail; diminish
- archaic.to deprive of (privileges, rights, etc)
Derived Forms
- ˈ岵, adjective
- ˈ岵, noun
Other yvlog Forms
- ·岵·· ·岵·· adjective
- ·岵· noun
- non··岵·· adjective
- ··岵 verb (used with object) reabridged reabridging
yvlog History and Origins
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yvlog History and Origins
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Example Sentences
“Article V: A person’s right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background, or views.”
Dunthorne had access to the German original, about 1,800 typewritten pages, as well as to a translated, abridged version distributed to family members.
There are abridged biographies of certain people throughout the book.
If there’s a disadvantage to this abridged election, Stutzman said, it’s the limited time Harris has to introduce herself.
I would love to hear an abridged history of soy/tamari, as well as what led to your family originally becoming involved in the practice?
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