DictionaryRoot: -ize
English
-ize
make, become, or treat in a particular way
Forms
- -ize
- -ise — An alternative spelling used in many British English words.
Origin
Through French -iser and Latin -izare from Greek -izein.
Note
The ending's contribution depends on its base: making, adopting, practicing, and subjecting are all possible.
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verb
summarize
To state the main points briefly.
Etymology
The source names an abridged account. Summarize means producing such an account by selecting the main points.