Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Abridge

Elongate

The correct answer is option 4. Elongate

The word that is opposite in meaning to the given word abridge is elongate.

• Abridge means to shorten or reduce something, especially a text.
• Elongate means to make or become longer or extended.
• Taper means to make or become gradually narrower towards one end.
• Fortify means to make (something) stronger or more secure.
• Syncopate means to modify (a rhythmic pattern) by omitting or displacing a regular beat.