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canalize

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of canalize

to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway

  • the director of the charity should be canalizing the flow of donations so that the money ends up where it is most needed
Synonyms of canalize

channel, channelize, conduct, direct, funnel, pipe, siphon (also syphon)
Words Related to canalize

carry, convey, transmit

concentrate, consolidate, focus

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