summarize
Translation
to summarize, to outline, to condense
Examples
Please summarize the article in one paragraph.
Please summarize the article in one paragraph.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to give a brief statement of the main points of (sth.) Please summarize the article in one paragraph.
Similar Words
Synonyms: condense, abridge, outline; Antonyms: elaborate, expand
Etymology
From 'summary' + the verbal suffix '-ize'. From Latin 'summa' (sum).
Memory Tips
The action of creating a 'summary'. This '-ize' spelling is standard in American English.