contextualize

con·tex·tu·al·ize

verb
\kən-ˈteks-chə-wə-ˌlīz, -chə-ˌlīz, -chü-ə-\

con·tex·tu·al·izedcon·tex·tu·al·iz·ing

Definition of CONTEXTUALIZE

transitive verb

: to place (as a word or activity) in a context

— con·tex·tu·al·i·za·tion \-ˌteks-ch(ə-w)ə-lə-ˈzā-shən, -chü-ə-lə-\ noun

Examples of CONTEXTUALIZE

1. When the rebellion is historically contextualized, it becomes clear that there were many factors contributing to it.

First Known Use of CONTEXTUALIZE

1934

Rhymes with CONTEXTUALIZE

Americanize, apotheosize, colonialize, compartmentalize, conceptualize, consolation prize, decriminalize, delegitimize, demilitarize, denaturalize, departmentalize, depoliticize, desexualize, epigrammatize, etymologize, Europeanize, exteriorize, ideologize, individualize, industrialize, internationalize, legitimatize, materialize, memorialize, miniaturize, politicalize, private enterprise, professionalize, psychoanalyze, revolutionize, self-actualize, sensationalize, sentimentalize, spiritualize, underutilize, universalize