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English

colorize

|col-or-ize|

B2

/ˈkʌləˌraɪz/

add color

Etymology
Etymology Information

'colorize' originates from the English word 'color,' which comes from the Latin word 'color,' meaning 'color or hue.'

Historical Evolution

'color' evolved from the Old French word 'colour,' which was derived from the Latin 'color.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to give color,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to add color to a black-and-white image or film.

The old movie was colorized for modern audiences.

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Last updated: 2025/04/26 22:31