summarize
Translation
to summarise, to sum up
Examples
Please summarize the main points of the article.
Please summarise the main points of the article.
To summarize, we need more funding.
To summarise, we need more funding.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to give a short statement of the main points of (sth.) Please summarise the main points.
Similar Words
Synonyms: condense, abridge, outline
Etymology
From 'summary', which comes from 'sum'. The suffix '-ize'/'ise' forms a verb.
Memory Tips
It contains the word 'sum', so think of it as 'making a sum' of the main points.