substantivize

transitive verb

sub·​stan·​tivize

variants or substantize

ˈ⸗⸗‧ˌtīz

-ed/-ing/-s

: to convert into or use as a substantive

an adjective can easily be substantivized

Word History

Etymology

substantivize from substantive entry 1 + -ize; substantize from substant(ive) + -ize

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Rhymes for substantivize

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize