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elide

The word “elide” has 2 syllables: e-lide

It's pronounced as /ɪˈlaɪd/

What is synonym and antonym for elide?

In the thesaurus, “elide” has 70 synonyms and 26 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for elide along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for elide

Antonyms for elide

  • add
  • aggrandize
  • amplify
  • augment
  • balloon
  • blow up
  • boost
  • dilate
  • distend
  • elongate
  • enlarge
  • escalate
  • expand
  • extend
  • heighten
  • increase
  • inflate
  • lengthen
  • maximize
  • prolong
  • protract
  • pump up
  • raise
  • stet
  • supplement
  • swell

Meanings of elide

  • verb
    1. To leave out or omit (something).
    2. To cut off, as a vowel or a syllable.
    3. To conflate; to smear together; to blur the distinction between.

Example Sentences

  • The speaker chose to elide certain details to keep the story concise.
  • In casual speech, people often elide vowels to make words flow together.
  • The professor advised not to elide important historical facts in the essay.
  • Poets sometimes elide syllables to maintain the rhythm of their verses.
  • The politician attempted to elide questions about the controversial policy.

On this page you'll find 96 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elide, such as: abate, abbreviate, abridge, abstract, add, aggrandize, amplify.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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