strategize

verb

strat·​e·​gize ˈstra-tə-ˌjīz 

strategized; strategizing

intransitive verb

: to devise a strategy or course of action

Synonyms

• arrange
• blueprint
• budget
• calculate
• chart
• choreograph
• design
• frame
• lay out
• map (out)
• organize
• plan
• prepare
• project
• scheme (out)
• shape

Examples of strategize in a Sentence

The organization strategizes for Republican candidates.

Recent Examples on the Web

Here are five stocks that most need or are likely to strategize around stablecoins, per Wells Fargo: Mastercard has built tools powered by stablecoins and formed partnerships with the popular Ethereum wallet MetaMask as well as the major crypto exchanges Kraken and Binance. —Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 29 May 2025

But Gilead is still intact throughout the rest of the country and strategizing to maintain power. —Randall Colburn, EW.com, 27 May 2025

How does venture building fit into how a company can strategize? —Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025

Joel McHale will again host 11 larger-than-life personalities who come together under one roof to scheme, strategize and compete in different challenges for the chance to win a cash prize of $200,000. —Giana Levy, Variety, 28 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

strategize

verb

strat·​e·​gize -ˌjīz 

strategized; strategizing

: to devise a strategy or course of action

strategized with her teammates