synonymize en · VERB
Pronunciation
- /sɪˈnɒnɪˌmaɪz/
Etymology
From synonym + -ize.
Meanings
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(transitive) To express by a synonym or synonyms.
This word fortis we may synonymize after all these fashions: stout, hardy, valiant, doughty, courageous, adventurous, brave, bold, daring, intrepid.
c. 1605, William Camden, Remains concerning Britain : their languages, names, surnames, allusions, anagramms, armories, moneys, impreses, apparel, artillerie, wise speeches, provervs, poesies, epitaphs:
- To identify two taxonomic terms as synonyms, thus equating two potentially disparate categories.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| synonymizing | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| synonymizes | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| synonymized | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| synonymized | Tense=Past | lexicographic |