verbalize — to express something in words; to put thoughts or feelings into spoken language
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to express something in words; to put thoughts or feelings into spoken language
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɜːrbəlaɪz/
Example Sentences
- The toddler couldn't verbalize why he was crying, so he just pointed at the empty cookie jar.
- During therapy, patients learn to verbalize their anxieties instead of bottling them up.
- He struggled to verbalize his love for pizza without drooling.
verbalize
VERB[/ˈvɜːrbəlaɪz/]
to express something in words; to put thoughts or feelings into spoken language
to express something in words; to put thoughts or feelings into spoken language
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'verbum' meaning 'word' or 'speech'. In the 19th century, the suffix '-ize' was added to create a verb meaning 'to express in words' or 'to put into words'.
Breakdown
verbum (Latin: word) + -al (adjective suffix) + -ize (verb suffix forming causatives), literally 'to make into words'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The toddler couldn't verbalize why he was crying, so he just pointed at the empty cookie jar.”
“During therapy, patients learn to verbalize their anxieties instead of bottling them up.”
“He struggled to verbalize his love for pizza without drooling.”
“The scientist was able to verbalize complex theories in simple terms.”
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