Digest and Shorten

Digest

Digest verb - To make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report).
Usage example: I digested the results of my experiments into a few pages

Shorten is a synonym for digest in abridge topic. In some cases you can use "Shorten" instead a verb "Digest", when it comes to topics like condense.

Shorten

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

Digest is a synonym for shorten in condense topic. Sometimes you can use "Digest" instead a verb "Shorten".

Nearby Words: short, shortly, shortness, shortening

Common collocations

life digest life shorten life
name digest name shorten name
amount digest amount shorten amount
hair digest hair shorten hair
Other words: bodies.
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