Synonymize
/sɪˈnɒnɪˌmaɪz/ verb
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 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 To identify two taxonomic terms as synonyms, thus equating two potentially disparate categories.
Example
More examples"This word fortis we may synonymize after all these fashions: stout, hardy, valiant, doughty, courageous, adventurous, brave, bold, daring, intrepid."
Etymology
From synonym + -ize.