verbalize
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈvɜːrbəlaɪz/
KK: /ˈvɜr.bə.laɪz/
intransitive verb
Definition
To express thoughts or feelings using words.
Example
She found it hard to verbalize her emotions during the meeting.
Tense Forms
Past: verbalized
Past Participle: verbalized
Conversation
Sometimes I find it hard to verbalize my thoughts clearly.
I get that! It can be tough to find the right words.
Yeah, especially when I'm feeling overwhelmed.
Exactly! That's why I like to jot down my ideas first.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
articulate
express
communicate
Antonyms
mumble
stammer
whisper
transitive verb
Definition
To express thoughts or feelings in words; to put something into spoken or written language.
Example
She was able to verbalize her feelings about the situation clearly.
Tense Forms
Past: verbalized
Past Participle: verbalized
Conversation
I often struggle to verbalize my thoughts clearly during meetings.
Yeah, that can be tough sometimes. I totally get it.
Maybe I should practice more to help me verbalize better.
Root Explanation
Verbalize → It is formed from "verbal" (from Latin "verbalis", meaning relating to words) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "verbalize" means to make something into words or to express in words.
Memory Tip
Think of 'verbal' relating to 'words' and the '-ize' meaning to make. So, verbalize means to make something into words.
Visually Confused Words
vernalize
herbalize
unverbalized
adverbialize
severalize
venalize
proverbialize
overbrutalize