Synonyms of verbalize

verbalize

verb

ˈvər-bə-ˌlīz 

as in to say

to express (a thought or emotion) in words

couldn't quite verbalize the cause of his mental distress

Synonyms & Similar Words

• say
• utter
• tell
• talk
• speak
• discuss
• share
• articulate
• vocalize
• enunciate
• state
• give
• bring out
• announce
• put
• put into words
• pass
• publish
• shout
• voice
• post
• affirm
• blurt
• look
• proclaim
• ventilate
• whisper
• declare
• promulgate
• publicize
• vent
• sound
• formulate
• assert
• avow
• advertise
• word
• get off
• phrase
• air
• breathe
• allege
• mouth
• broadcast
• murmur
• aver
• gasp
• lip
• comment
• chirp
• blabber
• remark
• shoot
• spout
• bolt
• couch
• rip (out)
• blaze
• clothe
• avouch
• snarl
• formulize
• purr
• splutter
• drawl
• pipe up (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppress
• stifle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of verbalize

An occasional over-reliance on voice-over hammers this home, verbalizing Benji’s constant need to be loved without giving the story space to breathe and reveal these beats more organically. — David Opie, IndieWire, 4 May 2026

Sometimes couples forget to verbalize their affection or show it in other ways. — Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026

Using think-aloud protocols – a method where participants verbalize their thoughts while performing – our research captures how students interact with generative AI tools during the writing process itself. — Jeanne Beatrix Law, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026

Experts urge parents to look for other signs in addition to verbalizing a hatred of school that may indicate your child is experiencing a problem that needs more serious intervention, like bullying or failing grades. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026