Synonyms for

Compress

Verb / ˈkɑ:mpres / / kʌˈmpres / Another word for compress — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To press or squeeze something together, making it smaller or more compact

Synonyms & similar words

compact decompress constrict squeeze press packtogether contract condense squeeze compact concentrate crush flatten tighten reduce constrict shrink narrow pack press squash stuff tamp wedge flatten jam cram

Example sentences

  1. I had to compress the clay to make it into a smaller shape.
  2. She used a compressor tool to flatten the air in the tire.
  3. The teacher asked us to compress our answers into one paragraph.
  4. He needed to compress the video file to make it smaller.
  5. The hiker compressed his sleeping bag to make it fit in his backpack.

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  • The best way to predict the future is to create it.
  • Time is a created thing. To say 'I don't have time,' is like saying, 'I don't want to.'
  • The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire.

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