elide
How many syllables in elide?
There are 2 syllables in the word elide.How to pronounce elide:
Synonyms for elide:
blue-pencil
cancel
censor
cross (out)
delete
drop
edit (out)
efface
erase
except
exclude
kill
leave off
leave out
obliterate
omit
remove
strike (out)
stroke (out)
x (out)
Antonyms for elide:
continue
delay
elongate
extend
extend the duration of
go on with
keep something going
keep up
lengthen
perpetuate
prolong
protract
stall
stretch
string out
sustain
wire-draw
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