What does aphetize mean?
Aphetize means (transitive, linguistics) To shorten by aphesis..
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/ˈæ.fəˌtaɪz/ · verb
(transitive, linguistics) To shorten by aphesis..
Use aphetize when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Aphetize means (transitive, linguistics) To shorten by aphesis..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use aphetize where its definition matches the intended context.
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