ETYM Latin abstrahere to draw from, separate; ab, abs + trahere to draw.
1. To remove a part from a whole.
2. To consider apart from a particular case or instance.
3. To consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically.
4. To give an abstract or summary of.

(Alternate spelling: epitomise).
1. To make an epitome of.
2. To be a typical example of.

1. To assume anew
2. To return to a previous location or condition:; SYN. take up.
3. To take up or begin anew; SYN. restart.

1. To summarize, sum up
2. To bring to a usually successful conclusion
3. To Cinch, sew up