botanize
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /bəˈtæn.aɪz/
KK: /bɑˈtæn aɪz/
intransitive verb
Definition
To study or collect plants for scientific purposes.
Example
She loves to botanize during her hikes in the forest.
Tense Forms
Past: botanized
Past Participle: botanized
Conversation
I heard you went to the park yesterday to botanize.
Yeah, I wanted to find some interesting plants for my project.
That sounds fun! Did you discover anything new while you were botanizing?
Definitely! I found a rare flower that I can't wait to research.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
forage
explore
research
Antonyms
ignore
neglect
overlook
transitive verb
Definition
To study or explore the plants in a specific area.
Example
During the summer, she loves to botanize in the local forests and meadows.
Tense Forms
Past: botanized
Past Participle: botanized
Conversation
I heard you went on a trip to explore the forests last weekend.
Yeah, it was amazing! I got to botanize in some really unique areas.
That sounds like such a fun way to learn about nature.
Root Explanation
Botanize → It is formed from "botan" (from Greek "botanē", meaning plant or herb) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating to make or to become). The word "botanize" means to engage in the study or collection of plants.
Memory Tip
Think of 'botan' which relates to plants, and remember that 'botanize' means to study or collect plants.
Visually Confused Words
montanize
ebonize