motorize

verb

mo·​tor·​ize ˈmō-tə-ˌrīz How to pronounce motorize (audio)
motorized; motorizing

transitive verb

1
: to equip with a motor
2
: to equip with motor vehicles
motorization noun

Examples of motorize in a Sentence

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On a major Jewish holiday, Hamas fighters descended on southern Israeli communities via pickup trucks, boats and motorized hang gliders. Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 6 Oct. 2024 His toilet seat is motorized, rising and falling to provide a few precious moments of independence. Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024 The second was the People’s Car program, which would fund the development of an affordable vehicle meant to motorize Germany. Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 26 July 2024 At Camp Okavango, safaris are by boat (motorized and mokoro), on foot (with two protective guides), or by helicopter (for an additional fee). Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for motorize 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1913, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of motorize was circa 1913

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“Motorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorize. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

motorize

verb
mo·​tor·​ize ˈmōt-ə-ˌrīz How to pronounce motorize (audio)
motorized; motorizing
1
: to equip with a motor
2
: to equip with motor-driven vehicles for transportation
motorized troops
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