Definition of normalize
- normalize relations between two countries
The drug normalizes heart function.
The talks are aimed at normalizing relations between the countries.
It took years for the political situation in the country to normalize.
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1847
codify, marshal (also marshall), methodize, order, organize, systematize, systemize;
control, govern, regulate, rule;
conciliate, conform, coordinate, harmonize, integrate, reconcile, synthesize;
: to bring (someone or something) back to a usual or expected state or condition
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