Raise and Shorten

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Raise

Raise verb - To make greater in size, amount, or number.
Usage example: the multiplex raised the minimum age for paid admissions from four to six
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Shorten is an antonym for raise.
Nearby Words: raised, raising

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
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Antonyms for Shorten
Raise is an antonym for shorten in diminish topic.
Nearby Words: short, shortly, shortness, shortening
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Common collocations

arm raise arm shorten arm
time raise time shorten time
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