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verb ex·ter·nal·ize \ ek-ˈstər-nə-ˌlīz \

Definition of externalize

externalized; externalizing
transitive verb
1 :to make external or externally manifest
2 :to attribute to causes outside the self :rationalize
  • externalized his lack of ability to succeed

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Examples of externalize in a Sentence

  1. an actress with an expressive face that wonderfully externalizes a wide range of emotions

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First Known Use of externalize

1852

externalize Synonyms

Synonyms
body, epitomize, express, embody, incarnate, incorporate, instantiate, manifest, materialize, personalize, personify, substantiate
Antonyms
disembody
Related Words
actualize, concretize, realize; exemplify, illustrate, image, objectify, symbolize, typify

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externalize

transitive verb ex·ter·nal·ize
variants: or British externalise play \ek-ˈstərn-ᵊl-ˌīz\

medical Definition of externalize

externalized or British externalised; externalizing or British externalising
1 a :to transform from a mental image into an apparently real object (as in hallucinations) :attribute (a mental image) to external causation
  • externalizing an obsession
b :to invent an explanation for (an inner problem whose actual basis is known only subconsciously) by attributing to causes outside the self :rationalize, project
  • externalized his failure
2 :to direct outward socially
  • externalized her anger
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externalization

or British externalisation play \-ˌstərn-ᵊl-ə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

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