summarize
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for summarize, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To reduce a longer piece of writing or speech down to its essential points.
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.
summarise
précis
Antonyms
How to use summarize
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
summarize the findings
summarize briefly
to summarize
Etymology
From summary + the verb-forming suffix -ize.
Full origin of summarize →Frequently asked questions
What does “summarize” mean?
The word “summarize” means to reduce a longer piece of writing or speech down to its essential points. In plain terms, to boil something long down to its main points.
How do you pronounce “summarize”?
“Summarize” is pronounced SUH-muh-ryz (/ˈsʌməˌɹaɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “summarize” in a sentence?
Here is “summarize” used in a sentence: “Can you summarize the meeting for anyone who missed it?”
What is another word for “summarize”?
Words with a similar meaning to “summarize” include précis.
What part of speech is “summarize”?
“Summarize” is a verb.
Is “summarize” a common word?
“Summarize” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
