Sum up and Shorten

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Sum up verb - To make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report).

Usage example: in summing up the evidence against the defendant, the district attorney presented fact after damning fact

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Shorten and sum up are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shorten" instead a verb "Sum up".

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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Sum up and shorten are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sum up" instead a verb "Shorten".

Nearby Words: short, shortly, shortness, shortening

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