Amplify and Shorten

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Amplify verb - To express more fully and in greater detail.

Usage example: after filing a report of missing luggage, he was asked to amplify a bit as to the circumstances

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Shorten is an antonym for amplify in increase in size or effect topic.

Shorten verb - To make less in extent or duration.

Usage example: if Grandma has to go shopping today, you'll need to shorten your visit

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Amplify is an antonym for shorten in diminish topic.

Nearby Words: short, shortly, shortness, shortening

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