Definition

To direct something through a specific path or channel.

Example

The engineers decided to channelize the water flow to prevent flooding.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think we should channelize our efforts into starting that project.

That sounds like a great idea! It will help us stay focused.

Yeah, if we channelize our creativity, we can come up with something amazing.

Absolutely! Let's set some time aside to brainstorm together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Channelize → It is formed from "channel" (from Old French *canal*, meaning a waterway or conduit) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "channelize" means to make or direct something into a channel or pathway.

Memory Tip

Think of creating a 'pathway' ('channel') for something to follow, and the '-ize' means to make it happen.

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