Definitions

summarize

[suhm-uh-rahyz] / ˈsʌm əˌraɪz /

VERB

give a rundown

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compile encapsulate epitomize outline recap rehash sum up

STRONG

abridge abstract cipher condense cut digest inventory pare prune recapitulate retrograde review shorten skim snip sum summate trim

WEAK

boil down cut back cut down get to meat give main points précis put in a nutshell run down run through synopsize

Antonyms

STRONG

add enlarge expand increase lengthen

WEAK

break down

Example Sentences

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Summarize the broad and diverse origins of philosophy.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

Summarize briefly, logically, and objectively to provide a background for what you plan to say about the text.

From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021

Summarize: Ask your grandson to summarize the text in three or fewer sentences.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2021

Summarize your idea and ask a few final questions to ensure that the idea-buyer agrees it's workable.

From Inc • Jan. 20, 2012

Summarize the evils of the divisions and their counter-balancing good.

From The Social Principles of Jesus by Rauschenbusch, Walter

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