Definition

To make something that is inside become visible or known, often by bringing it to the outside or expressing it.

Example

The therapist encouraged her to exteriorize her emotions through art.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how we exteriorize our emotions in different ways?

Yeah, I think it's interesting how some people express feelings openly while others hold back.

Right? It's like we all have our own ways to exteriorize what we're feeling inside.

Totally! Sometimes I wish I could be more open like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Exteriorize → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out) and "terior" (from Latin "terius", meaning outer or external) and the suffix "-ize" (meaning to make or to become). The word "exteriorize" means to make something external or to express outwardly.

Memory Tip

Think of 'going out' ('ex-') to show the 'outer' part ('terior') of something — that's why exteriorize means to make something external.

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