ABBREVIATES
(verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Abbreviates.
Abbreviates - as a verb
Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
Example: "The manuscript must be shortened"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abridge11contract12cut5foreshorten17reduce9shorten10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11lessen6minify14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Shorten
Example: "Abbreviate `new york' and write `ny'"
Example Sentences
"She abbreviates her name to just Lizzie."
"The abbreviation 'etc.' abbreviates the phrase 'et cetera'."
"He abbreviates the word 'television' to 'TV'."
"The professor uses a system that abbreviates complicated terms."
"The book contains a table that abbreviates commonly used words."
Word Game Points
Is ABBREVIATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, abbreviates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ABBREVIATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is ABBREVIATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, abbreviates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordABBREVIATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is ABBREVIATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, abbreviates is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordABBREVIATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
