What is another word for abbreviates?
Pronunciation: [ɐbɹˈiːvɪˌe͡ɪts] (IPA) 
Abbreviates is a verb which means to shorten a word or phrase by omitting certain letters or to make something shorter in length or duration. Some synonyms for the word abbreviates are shortens, reduces, condenses, contracts, cuts, trims, curtails, and shrinks. Shortens and reduces are similar in meaning to abbreviates, while condenses implies a compressing of content. Contracts and shrinks mean to make smaller, and trims and curtails signify a reduction in size or quantity. All of these synonyms are useful when trying to convey the idea of making something shorter or more concise, whether it be a word, phrase, or piece of writing.
