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
Recent Examples on the Web Through storytelling, acting, coloring, and games, your child will have fun learning more about verbalizing their feelings and engaging in social-emotional learning. Tanya Edwards, Parents, 13 June 2024 The building is crumbling, and Michonne has to get Rick to verbalize what the CRM did to him. Leah Marilla Thomas, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2024 This in turn implies the approachable and intimate nature of its production, but any dangers posed to its subjects — the risk of revealing their identities or drawing too much local attention — is verbalized far more than it’s depicted or felt. Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 May 2024 His team set those without needing to verbalize them. Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for verbalize 

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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

Cite this Entry

“Verbalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/verbalize. Accessed 2 Jul. 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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