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synonymize


syn·on·y·mize

verb \-ˌmīz\
syn·on·y·mizedsyn·on·y·miz·ing

Definition of SYNONYMIZE

transitive verb
1
a : to give or analyze the synonyms of (a word) b : to provide (as a dictionary) with synonymies
2
: to demonstrate (a taxonomic name) to be a synonym

First Known Use of SYNONYMIZE

circa 1595

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