synonymize

verb

syn·on·y·mize sə-ˈnä-nə-ˌmīz

synonymized; synonymizing

: to give or analyze the synonyms of (a word)

: to provide (something, such as a dictionary) with synonymies

: to demonstrate (a taxonomic name) to be a synonym

First Known Use

circa 1595, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of synonymize was circa 1595

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“Synonymize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synonymize. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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synonymize

verb

syn·on·y·mize sə-ˈnän-ə-ˌmīz

synonymized; synonymizing

: to list or discuss the synonyms of a word

synonymize

transitive verb

syn·on·y·mize

variants also British synonymise

sə-ˈnän-ə-ˌmīz

synonymized also British synonymised; synonymizing also British synonymising

: to demonstrate (a taxonomic name) to be a synonym

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