Thesaurus
summarize
Synonyms and Antonyms of summarize
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report) the closing minute of the newscast summarizes the main story of the day Synonyms abstract, boil down, brief, digest, encapsulate, epitomize, outline, recap, recapitulate, reprise, sum up, synopsize, wrap up Related Words abridge, condense, curtail, cut back, shorten; downsize, shrink; concentrate, consolidate; decoct, essentialize; simplify, streamline Near Antonyms elongate, extend, lengthen, prolong, protract; amplify, elaborate (on or upon), enlarge (on or upon), expand, supplement
From the M-W Editors
Learn More about summarize
-
Dictionary: Definition of summarize Spanish Central: Translation of summarize Nglish: Translation of summarize for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of summarize for Arabic speakers
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up summarize? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!