What is the opposite of elongate?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the antonym of the word 'elongate', which means to make something longer or stretch it. The opposite would refer to making something shorter or compressing it.
Answer
shorten
The opposite of elongate is shorten.
Answer for screen readers
The opposite of elongate is shorten.
More Information
Other possible antonyms for elongate include curtail, compress, trim, and diminish.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing elongate with synonyms of extension (e.g., prolong, extend) rather than focusing on its reduction in length.
Sources
- What is the opposite of elongate? - WordHippo - wordhippo.com
- ELONGATE Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster - merriam-webster.com
- ELONGATE - 12 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English - dictionary.cambridge.org
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