-ize

20 words

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   utilizeverb/ˈjuːtəlaɪz/

   to make practical or effective use of something, often in a formal or technical context

   “Researchers often utilize statistical models to test their hypotheses.”

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   marginalizeverb/ˈmɑːdʒɪnəlaɪz/

   to push a person or group to the edge of society, making them less important or powerless

   “Rapid urban development often marginalizes traditional farming communities.”

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   polarizeverb/ˈpəʊləraɪz/

   to cause people or opinions to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of beliefs

   “The debate polarized voters into two clear camps.”

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   subsidizeverb/ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/

   to support financially, especially by a government giving money to reduce costs for people or businesses

   “The state subsidizes public transport to keep fares low.”

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   finalizeverb/ˈfaɪnəˌlaɪz/

   to complete the last details of something so it is ready or official

   “We need to finalize the schedule before we send it to the clients.”

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   hypothesizeverb/haɪˈpɒθəsaɪz/

   to propose an explanation or assumption that can be tested

   “We hypothesize that warmer winters will change migration patterns.”

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   mobilizeverb/ˈməʊbəlaɪz/

   to organize or prepare people or resources for action, often for a campaign or emergency

   “The charity mobilized volunteers to help after the flood.”

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   normalizeverb/ˈnɔːməlaɪz/

   to make something become normal or standard; in technical contexts, to make data or processes conform to a standard

   “After the crisis, governments worked to normalize relations between the two countries.”

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   characterizeverb/ˈkærəktəraɪz/

   to describe the main qualities or features that distinguish something or someone

   “Scholars often characterize the period as one of intense social change.”

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    digitizeverb/ˈdɪdʒɪtaɪz/

    to convert information or images into a digital form that can be processed by computers

    “The museum is digitizing its archive so people can view items online.”

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    equalizeverb/ˈiːkwəlaɪz/

    to make things more even or fair, reducing differences or inequalities

    “Policies that equalize educational opportunity are vital for social mobility.”

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    decentralizeverb/ˈdiːsɛntrəlaɪz/

    to transfer authority or responsibility away from a central body to local bodies

    “Many countries decentralize healthcare to improve local services.”

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    generalizeverb/ˈdʒenrəlaɪz/

    to form a broad conclusion from specific cases or evidence

    “You shouldn't generalize about people's habits just from a single study.”

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    incentivizeverb/ɪnˈsɛntɪvaɪz/

    to encourage people to do something, especially by offering financial rewards or other benefits

    “The city incentivized landlords to improve energy efficiency in older buildings.”

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    customizeverb/ˈkʌstəmaɪz/

    to change something so that it meets someone's particular needs or preferences

    “You can customize the app settings to suit your study routine.”

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    stabilizeverb/ˈsteɪbəlaɪz/

    to make or become steady and not likely to change suddenly

    “Government measures helped stabilize the economy after the crisis.”

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    industrializeverb/ɪnˈdʌstriəlaɪz/

    to develop industries on a wide scale in a country or area

    “Many countries industrialized rapidly during the 19th and 20th centuries.”

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    centralizeverb/ˈsentrəlaɪz/

    to bring power, control, or organization under a single authority

    “The company decided to centralize its customer service in one office.”

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    legitimizeverb/ˈlɛdʒɪtɪmaɪz/

    to make something lawful or acceptable; to give legitimacy

    “The court's ruling helped legitimize the new policy.”

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    economizeverb/ɪˈkɒnəmaɪz/

    to reduce spending or use resources more carefully to save money

    “Families had to economize during the recession.”