Definition

To make something black in color, similar to the dark wood of ebony.

Example

The artist decided to ebonize the furniture to give it a more elegant look.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I was thinking about how to ebonize my old furniture to give it a fresh look.

That sounds like a fun project! Have you done it before?

Not really, but I've seen some great tutorials online about how to ebonize wood properly.

Nice! I can't wait to see how it turns out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ebonize → It is formed from "ebon" (from Old French *ebene*, meaning ebony) and the suffix "-ize" (meaning to make or to cause to become). The word "ebonize" means to make something resemble ebony, typically in color or appearance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ebon' referring to the dark, rich color of ebony wood, and '-ize' meaning to make. This helps you remember that to ebonize is to make something look like ebony.

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