ABBREVIATES - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

shorten

Example: Abbreviate `New York' and write `NY

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

Example: The manuscript must be shortened

Synonyms

Shorten, Foreshorten, Reduce, Cut, Abbreviate

Antonyms

🎵 Words that Rhyme with Abbreviates

Abdicates Accelerates Accentuates Accommodates Accumulates Activates Aggravates Alienates Allocates Alternates Amalgamates Anticipates Appreciates Appropriates Arbitrates Asphyxiates Aspirates

➡️ Words that Start with AB

Abridge Ablution Abnaki Abyssinians Abortuses Abuts Abience Abacate Abrase Absolutists Absence Abortive

Words that End with ES ⬅️

Chordates Chordeiles Choreographies Chores Chorines Chortles Choruses Chorusses Chouses Chowses Chrestomathies Christianities