synonymize

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English

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Etymology

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From synonym +‎ -ize.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /sɪˈnɒnɪˌmaɪz/

Verb

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synonymize (third-person singular simple present synonymizes, present participle synonymizing, simple past and past participle synonymized)

  1. (transitive) To express by a synonym or synonyms.
    Antonym: antonymize
    • c. 1605, William Camden, Remains concerning Britain : their languages, names, surnames, allusions, anagramms, armories, moneys, impreses, apparel, artillerie, wise speeches, provervs, poesies, epitaphs:
      This word fortis we may synonymize after all these fashions: stout, hardy, valiant, doughty, courageous, adventurous, brave, bold, daring, intrepid.
  2. (taxonomy) To identify two taxonomic terms as synonyms, thus equating two potentially disparate categories.

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