Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Abridge

Shorten

The most appropriate synonym of the given word is shorten.

• Abridge means "to make shorter by omitting or reducing parts."
• Expand means "to make or become larger or more extensive."
• Earmark means "to set aside (money or other resources) for a particular purpose."
• Shorten means "to make or become shorter."
• Increase means "to make or become larger or greater in size, amount, or degree."