Definition

To equip or convert something to be powered by a motor.

Example

The company plans to motorise their fleet of bicycles to make them easier to ride.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how to motorise that old bike of yours?

I haven't, but it sounds like a fun project!

Yeah, it could be really cool to upgrade it and ride faster.

Definitely! I’d love to help you motorise it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Motorise** → It is formed from "motor" (from Latin *motor*, meaning mover) and "-ise" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating to make or to cause to be). The word "motorise" means to make something capable of movement or to equip with a motor.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'mover' ('motor') and the action of 'making' ('-ise') something capable of movement — that's why motorise means to equip with a motor.

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