condense
5 synonyms and 1 antonym for condense, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make something shorter or more compact by removing unnecessary parts.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use condense
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
condense into
condense a report
Etymology
From Middle French condenser, from Latin condensare ("to make dense").
Full origin of condense →Frequently asked questions
What does “condense” mean?
The word “condense” means to make something shorter or more compact by removing unnecessary parts. In plain terms, to shrink something down — either physically (gas to liquid) or in writing (making it shorter).
How do you pronounce “condense”?
“Condense” is pronounced kuhn-DEHNS (/kənˈdɛns/ in IPA).
How do you use “condense” in a sentence?
Here is “condense” used in a sentence: “She condensed the report into a single-page summary.”
What part of speech is “condense”?
“Condense” is a verb.
Where does the word “condense” come from?
The word “condense” comes from Latin. From Middle French condenser, from Latin condensare ("to make dense").
How many meanings does “condense” have?
“Condense” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make something shorter or more compact by removing unnecessary parts.
