verbalizing
|ver-bal-iz-ing|
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/ˈvɜrbəˌlaɪzɪŋ/
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/ˈvɜːbəlaɪzɪŋ/
(verbalize)
expressing in words
Etymology
Etymology Information
'verbalize' originates from the Latin word 'verbum', meaning 'word'.
Historical Evolution
'verbalize' evolved from the French word 'verbaliser', which was derived from 'verbum'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to turn into words', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to express something in words.
She had difficulty verbalizing her feelings.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Verb 2
present participle form of 'verbalize'.
He is verbalizing his thoughts during the meeting.
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45