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summarize

verb

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 of summarize

abstract, boil down, digest, encapsulate, epitomize, outline, recap, recapitulate, sum up, wrap up

Words Related to summarize

abridge, condense, curtail, cut back, shorten

downsize, shrink

concentrate, consolidate

simplify, streamline

Near Antonyms of summarize

elongate, extend, lengthen, prolong, protract

amplify, elaborate (on or upon), enlarge (on or upon), expand, supplement

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