Abstract and Extend

Abstract

Abstract verb - To make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report).
Usage example: took the 135-page report and abstracted it in three short paragraphs

Extend is an antonym for abstract.

Extend

Extend verb - To make longer.

Abstract is an antonym for extend.

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