stabilize — to make or become stable, steady, or unlikely to change
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make or become stable, steady, or unlikely to change
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsteɪbəˌlaɪz/
Example Sentences
- After three cups of coffee, I need to stabilize my heart rate before the job interview.
- The government is working to stabilize housing prices in major cities.
- She used meditation to stabilize her mood swings during exam period.
stabilize
VERB[/ˈsteɪbəˌlaɪz/]
to make or become stable, steady, or unlikely to change
The helper quickly stabilizes the wobbling ladder before it falls.
The doctors stabilized the patient's condition after treatment. (STABLE + MAKE = STABILIZE → to make something stay steady)
Stabilize your balance, organize your steps, and realize your goal.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'stabilis' meaning 'steady' or 'firm', combined with the French suffix '-ize' (or '-iser'), which comes from Latin '-izare' and Greek '-izein', used to form verbs meaning 'to make' or 'to cause to be'.
Breakdown
stabil- (steady, from Latin stabilis) + -ize (to make, to cause) = stabilize
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📝Examples
“After three cups of coffee, I need to stabilize my heart rate before the job interview.”
“The government is working to stabilize housing prices in major cities.”
“She used meditation to stabilize her mood swings during exam period.”
“The airline pilot managed to stabilize the plane during severe turbulence.”
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