Etymology

From synonym +‎ -izeCategory:English terms suffixed with -ize#SYNONYMIZE.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /sɪˈnɒnɪˌmaɪz/Category:English 4-syllable words#SYNONYMIZECategory:English terms with IPA pronunciation#SYNONYMIZE

Verb

synonymize (third-person singular simple present synonymizes, present participle synonymizing, simple past and past participle synonymized)Category:English lemmas#SYNONYMIZECategory:English verbs#SYNONYMIZECategory:English entries with incorrect language header#SYNONYMIZECategory:Pages with entries#SYNONYMIZECategory:Pages with 1 entry#SYNONYMIZE

1. (transitiveCategory:English transitive verbs#SYNONYMIZE) 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.

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2. (taxonomyCategory:en:Taxonomy#SYNONYMIZE) To identify two taxonomic terms as synonyms, thus equating two potentially disparate categories.

References

• “synonymize”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.