Abbreviate and Recede

Abbreviate

Abbreviate verb - To make less in extent or duration.

Recede and abbreviate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Recede" instead a verb "Abbreviate".

Recede

Recede verb - To grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually.

Abbreviate and recede are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abbreviate" instead a verb "Recede".

Nearby Words: recession, receding
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