Elide and Heighten

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Elide verb - To make less in extent or duration.

Usage example: the product presentation was not elided—it's always only 15 minutes long

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Heighten is an antonym for elide.

Heighten verb - To make markedly greater in measure or degree.

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Elide is an antonym for heighten.

Nearby Words: height, heightening

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