Expound and Shorten

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Expound verb - Add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing.

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Shorten is an antonym for expound.

Nearby Words: expounding, expounder

Shorten verb - Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements.

Usage example: The manuscript must be shortened

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Expound is an antonym for shorten.

Nearby Words: short, shortly, shortness, shortening

expound story

shorten story

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