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revolutionise

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənaɪz/

KK: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənˌaɪz/

verb
Definition

To make a very big change in something, often in a way that improves it or makes it completely different.


Example

The new technology will revolutionise the way we communicate.


Tense Forms

Past: revolutionised

Past Participle: revolutionised


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the new app that could revolutionise how we communicate?
Sloth B
Yeah, I read about it! It sounds really innovative.
Sloth A
It's amazing how technology can revolutionise our daily lives.
Sloth B
Absolutely! I can't wait to see how it changes everything.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
transform
innovate
alter
Antonyms
preserve
maintain
stagnate
Root Explanation

Revolutionise → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "volutio" (from Latin, meaning a rolling or turning). The word means to bring about a significant change or transformation again, often in a radical way.

Memory Tip

Think of 'rolling' or 'turning' ('volutio') to remember that 'revolutionise' means to bring about a significant change or transformation.

Visually Confused Words
evolutionize
evolutionist
evolutionism
proevolutionist
resolutionist
devolutionist
unrevolutionized
prorevolutionist
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