verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

shorten, cut short, crop

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Example Sentences

Example:He shortened the introductions to keep the meeting brief.

Definition:to make shorter

From shorten

Example:The problems cut short the meeting and forced an early end.

Definition:to stop or finish something before it is usually finished

From cut short

Example:They crop the trees to keep the height manageable.

Definition:to shorten by cutting off the lower part, as of a plant or branch

From crop