syn·on·y·mize
| \ sə-ˈnä-nə-ˌmīz
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synonymized; synonymizing
Definition of synonymize
1a
: to give or analyze the synonyms of (a word)
b
: to provide (something, such as a dictionary) with synonymies
2
: to demonstrate (a taxonomic name) to be a synonym
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“Synonymize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synonymize. Accessed 25 Jun. 2022.
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synonymize
transitive verb
syn·on·y·mize
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also British synonymise \
sə-ˈnän-ə-ˌmīz
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synonymized also British synonymised; synonymizing also British synonymising
Medical Definition of synonymize
: to demonstrate (a taxonomic name) to be a synonym
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The first known use of synonymize was circa 1595
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