Synonymize

//sɪˈnɒnɪˌmaɪz// verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To express by a synonym or synonyms. transitive

    "This word fortis we may synonymize after all these fashions: stout, hardy, valiant, doughty, courageous, adventurous, brave, bold, daring, intrepid."

  2. 2
    To identify two taxonomic terms as synonyms, thus equating two potentially disparate categories.

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"This word fortis we may synonymize after all these fashions: stout, hardy, valiant, doughty, courageous, adventurous, brave, bold, daring, intrepid."

Etymology

From synonym + -ize.

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