verbalize

verb

ver·​bal·​ize ˈvər-bə-ˌlīz How to pronounce verbalize (audio)
verbalized; verbalizing

intransitive verb

1
: to express something in words
2
: to speak or write verbosely

transitive verb

1
: to name or express in words
2
: to convert into a verb
verbalization noun
verbalizer noun

Examples of verbalize in a Sentence

She didn't know how to verbalize her feelings. couldn't quite verbalize the cause of his mental distress
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Balfe did find the formality of the vows, which Claire can barely muster enough strength to verbalize as commanded, to be especially painful. Hunter Ingram, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024 The phrase comes near enough to verbalizing those overwhelming feelings that manifested mostly as screams. Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024 In addition, the conversations present an opportunity for the employee to verbalize their goals at the company. Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024 Then look up common tech interview questions and practice verbalizing your answers in response to the questions. Dr. Kyle Elliott, Mpa, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for verbalize 

Word History

Etymology

verbal entry 1 + -ize, perhaps after French verbaliser

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of verbalize was in 1609

Dictionary Entries Near verbalize

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“Verbalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/verbalize. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

verbalize

verb
ver·​bal·​ize ˈvər-bə-ˌlīz How to pronounce verbalize (audio)
verbalized; verbalizing
: to express in words
found it difficult to verbalize her feelings

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