Elide and Extend

Elide

Elide verb - To make less in extent or duration.
Usage example: the product presentation was not elided—it's always only 15 minutes long

Extend is an antonym for elide.

Extend

Extend verb - To make longer.

Elide is an antonym for extend.

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