strategize
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈstrætəˌdʒaɪz//
KK: /ˈstrætəˌdʒaɪz/
intransitive verb
Definition
To make plans or develop strategies for achieving a goal or solving a problem.
Example
The team needs to strategize before the big presentation next week.
Tense Forms
Past: strategized
Past Participle: strategized
Conversation
I think we need to strategize for the project presentation next week.
Definitely! I have some ideas we can discuss.
Great! Let's sit down and see how we can strategize effectively.
I’m on board — teamwork will make it easier!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
plan
scheme
plot
Antonyms
disorganize
neglect
ignore
transitive verb
Definition
To create a plan or method for achieving a goal, especially in business or competition.
Example
The team needs to strategize effectively to win the project.
Tense Forms
Past: strategized
Past Participle: strategized
Conversation
Have you thought about how we should strategize for the project presentation?
Not really, I was hoping you had some ideas.
I think we could strategize by dividing the topics among us.
Root Explanation
Strategize → It is formed from "strategy" (from Greek "strategia", meaning generalship or the art of planning) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "strategize" means to make a plan or to devise a strategy.
Memory Tip
Think of the art of planning ('strategy') and how adding '-ize' means to make or to become — that's why strategize means to make a plan.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.