-ize

20 words

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   analyzeverb/ˈænəlaɪz/

   to examine data or information carefully in order to understand it or draw conclusions

   “The students analyzed the survey results and reported three main trends.”

2. 2

   organizeverb/ˈɔːɡənaɪz/

   to plan and arrange an event or system so that it works well

   “We need someone to organize the charity concert this weekend.”

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   realizeverb/ˈrɪəlaɪz/

   to become aware of or understand something

   “I didn't realize the test was today.”

4. 4

   recognizeverb/ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/

   to identify someone or something seen before, or to accept/acknowledge a fact or status

   “I didn't recognize him with his new haircut.”

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   socializeverb/ˈsəʊʃəlaɪz/

   to take part in social activities and build relationships with others

   “After moving to university she found it hard to socialize at first.”

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   emphasizeverb/ˈɛmfəsaɪz/

   to give special importance or attention to something

   “Teachers often emphasize the importance of practice.”

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   summarizeverb/ˈsʌməraɪz/

   to give a brief statement of the main points of something

   “Can you summarize the article in two sentences?”

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   memorizeverb/ˈmeməraɪz/

   to learn something so that you can remember it exactly

   “Students often memorize vocabulary lists before exams.”

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   prioritizeverb/praɪˈɒrɪtaɪz/

   to arrange or deal with things in order of importance

   “When you're busy, it's important to prioritize your tasks.”

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    criticizeverb/ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

    to express disapproval of someone or something by pointing out faults

    “The minister was criticized for the lack of action.”

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    capitalizeverb/ˈkæpɪtəlaɪz/

    to take advantage of something in order to gain benefit

    “Many small businesses capitalized on the tourism boom last year.”

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    colonizeverb/ˈkɒlənaɪz/

    to establish political control over an area and settle people there

    “In the 19th century many European powers colonized parts of Africa.”

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    globalizeverb/ˈɡləʊbəlaɪz/

    to make something operate or be known worldwide; to become worldwide

    “Many food brands have globalized, selling the same products in dozens of countries.”

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    visualizeverb/ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

    to form a clear mental image of something

    “Before I start writing my answer, I like to visualize the essay structure.”

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    modernizeverb/ˈmɒdənaɪz/

    to make something more modern or up-to-date

    “The city plans to modernize its public transport system.”

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    categorizeverb/ˈkætəɡəraɪz/

    to place items into groups or categories according to shared features

    “For clarity, categorize the comments by topic before writing the report.”

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    materializeverb/məˈtɪəriəlaɪz/

    to become real or actually happen; to appear

    “The promised funding did not materialize until months later.”

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    revitalizeverb/riːˈvaɪtəlaɪz/

    to give new life, energy, or success to something that has been declining

    “City planners want to revitalize the old industrial district.”

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    urbanizeverb/ˈɜːbənaɪz/

    to make an area into a town or city, or to move people into towns and cities

    “As countries develop, they tend to urbanize rapidly.”

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    standardizeverb/ˈstændədaɪz/

    to make something follow a common standard so it is consistent

    “To compare results between schools, the ministry plans to standardize the exam format.”