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- [kon-kruh-tahyz, kong-; kon-kree-tahyz, kong-, kuh n-, kuh ng-]
- /ˈkɒn krəˌtaɪz, ˈkɒŋ-; kɒnˈkri taɪz, kɒŋ-, kən-, kəŋ-/
- /ˈkɔnkriːtaɪz/
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- [kon-kruh-tahyz, kong-; kon-kree-tahyz, kong-, kuh n-, kuh ng-]
- /ˈkɒn krəˌtaɪz, ˈkɒŋ-; kɒnˈkri taɪz, kɒŋ-, kən-, kəŋ-/
Definitions of concretize word
- verb concretize to render concrete; make real or specific; give tangible form to 3
- verb transitive concretize to make (something) concrete; make specific; give definite form to 3
- verb with object concretize to make concrete, real, or particular; give tangible or definite form to: to concretize abstractions. 1
- noun concretize Make (an idea or concept) real; give specific or definite form to. 1
- verb concretize (Transitive Verb) To make substantial, real, or tangible; to represent or embody a concept through a particular instance or example. 0
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Origin of concretize
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; concrete + -ize
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Parts of speech for Concretize
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concretize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
concretize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for concretize
verb concretize
- incorporate — to form into a legal corporation.
- manifest — readily perceived by the eye or the understanding; evident; obvious; apparent; plain: a manifest error.
- typify — to serve as a typical example of; exemplify.
- personify — to attribute human nature or character to (an inanimate object or an abstraction), as in speech or writing.
- mirror — any reflecting surface, as the surface of calm water under certain lighting conditions.
Antonyms for concretize
verb concretize
- conceal — If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.
- hide — Informal. to administer a beating to; thrash.
- obscure — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
- disintegrate — to separate into parts or lose intactness or solidness; break up; deteriorate: The old book is gradually disintegrating with age.
- cover — If you cover something, you place something else over it in order to protect it, hide it, or close it.
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