Synonyms for

Summarise

Verb / sʌm / Another word for summarise — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To give a brief statement about the main points of something.

Synonyms & similar words

sum sumup summarize resume recapitulate restate recount outline digest abstract condense compress abbreviate shorten cut truncate précis synopsize sketch summarize recap rehash review

Example sentences

  1. Please summarise the article for me in 2-3 sentences.
  2. Can you summarise the main points of the presentation?
  3. I need you to summarise the book chapter for me.
  4. I will summarise the key findings from the research study.
  5. The teacher asked us to summarise the story we read in class.

Quotes

  • Summarising is a crucial skill in reading and writing.
  • A good book summary is like a trailer for the book.
  • A good summary is a concise overview of the main points.

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