DEMOCRATIZE Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

democratize

verb

Definition of democratize

as in to standardize

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Recent Examples of democratize SpaceX has gone out of its way to democratize the holding of its shares. — Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 11 June 2026 And now YouTube has democratized filmmaking in a way nothing else has. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 2 June 2026 These diffused, more affordable capsule collections have largely been pitched as a way to democratize fashion, bringing otherwise unattainable products to the everyday consumer. — Sophie Benson, Vogue, 28 May 2026 The Fiat Topolino, a quadricycle designed to democratize urban mobility; 3D printed pasta for Barilla, and a self-balancing electric wheelchair named Genny Zero were among the future-defining creations that topped the Compasso d’Oro 2026 awards on Friday. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for democratize

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Beginning in 2018, BIE began standardizing data collection methods.

— Savannah Peters, Fortune, 13 July 2026
In France, grassroots coaching is licensed and standardized by the country’s soccer federation.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of standardize

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Both teams went back-and-forth, up-and-down the pitch, resulting in nothing until Switzerland broke through in the 67th minute on a Dan Ndoye equalizing goal.

— Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
During the knockout World Cup round Tuesday, Argentina's national team mounted a late comeback where Cristian Romero scored a goal then Lionel Messi equalized with his own goal in the 83rd minute for the win.

— Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 9 July 2026

Definition of equalize

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This is not the first time Spain has opted to regularize its undocumented population.

— Marta Campabadal Graus, NBC news, 30 May 2026
By that time, Cuba and Argentina were the only two formal members, apart from Venezuela, that had regularized their financial situation (investment on shares) at the board of teleSUR (in December 2011 and May 2012, respectively).

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026

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