orthographize
orthographize · orthographizes · orthographized · orthographizing
To spell correctly or according to usage or pronunciationTo spell correctly or according to usage or pronunciation.
Meaning
3 senses(transitive)To spell correctly or according to usage or pronunciation.
(transitive)To correct in regard to spelling.
(transitive)To devise a writing system for a language.
Origin
From orthography + -ize.From orthography + -ize.
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Forms
orthographizes, orthographizing, orthographized, orthographized| Base form | orthographize · to orthographize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | orthographizes |
| Present participle | orthographizing |
| Past simple | orthographized |
| Past participle | orthographized |
regular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle