synonymize
synonymize · synonymizes · synonymized · synonymizing
To express by a synonym or synonymsTo express by a synonym or synonyms.
/sɪˈnɒnɪˌmaɪz/
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To express by a synonym or synonyms.
To identify two taxonomic terms as synonyms, thus equating two potentially disparate categories.
Origin
From synonym + -ize.From synonym + -ize.
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Forms
synonymizes, synonymizing, synonymized, synonymized| Base form | synonymize · to synonymize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | synonymizes |
| Present participle | synonymizing |
| Past simple | synonymized |
| Past participle | synonymized |
regular · Lesson
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons 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