equalize — to make things equal or the same in amount, level, or status
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make things equal or the same in amount, level, or status
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/
Example Sentences
- The referee's decision to equalize penalty kicks made both teams equally nervous.
- The new policy aims to equalize educational opportunities for all students.
- He managed to equalize his sleep schedule by drinking coffee at exactly the wrong times.
equalize
VERB[/ˈiːkwəlaɪz/]
to make things equal or the same in amount, level, or status
to make things equal or the same in amount, level, or status
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'aequalis' meaning 'equal' or 'the same'. The suffix '-ize' was added to form a verb, creating the meaning 'to make equal'.
Breakdown
equal (from Latin aequalis, meaning 'the same') + -ize (verbal suffix meaning 'to make' or 'to cause to be').
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The referee's decision to equalize penalty kicks made both teams equally nervous.”
“The new policy aims to equalize educational opportunities for all students.”
“He managed to equalize his sleep schedule by drinking coffee at exactly the wrong times.”
“The company's effort to equalize salaries resulted in everyone being equally underpaid.”
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