When your resources are limited, you have to prioritize.
Source: tatoeba (660089)
Prioritize
/pɹaɪˈɒɹətaɪz/
Synonyms for "prioritize" (113 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (23)
Verb(6 words)
Noun(12 words)
bias toward resultscentercenterschild orientedclassroom chemistry orientedclassroom matterscollective valueconcentratingcurriculum focusesdeadline driven algorithmearmarksemphasizing
Adjective(5 words)
central reformcivic values focuscore learning importanceeducator focusedessential part
Strong matches (34)
Verb(10 words)
Noun(21 words)
fast tracking tasksfield emailsfocus of discussionforefrontsforegroundforegroundingforegroundsfunnelinggroup oriented policyheap sortlab activity orientedlabel as importantlanguage use orientedlesson focuslinearly orderedmanage yourselfmarqueesmilestone orientednative language focusedorder algorithm
Show 1 more word
order in sequence
Adjective(2 words)
higher numbermain subject
Determiner(1 words)
most common value
Related words (56)
Noun(38 words)
ordering process flowpattern orientedplanning emphasispreview orientedprivilegeprivilegesprofit centeredrank byrank conceptrank officerranking methodrate reasoningreal world focusresults orientedschedulingset sequenceshort term focussorting algorithm choicestructure argumentstudent centered
Verb(15 words)
ordinalizepedestrianizesprecedeprecedesprioritisepyramidedrankrank by importancerank by scorerefocussesschedulescheduledspend moneyvaluing evidenceweighted
Adjective(3 words)
personal matteringshort term orientedsymbolic order activities
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: allocate, apply effort, bias toward results, center, centers.
- Sentence evidence is available for prioritize, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "prioritize".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "prioritize"
Keep "prioritize" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "prioritize" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "prioritize", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "prioritize" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesMore specific
13 entriescritical pathprioritize assignmentsprioritize deadlinesprioritize safetyprocess orderingqueuingrank projectsrank tasksresource allocationsequential stepsstudy plantask sequencingtime management
Collocations
5 entriesprioritize assignmentsprioritize deadlinesprioritize learningprioritize safetyprioritize tasks
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
15 total sentences available.
I have to prioritize.
Source: tatoeba (2360556)
We need to prioritize.
Source: tatoeba (4501122)
We need to prioritize things.
Source: tatoeba (5135011)
Showing 4 of 15 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "prioritize"?
Closest matches include allocate, apply effort, bias toward results, center, centers.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "prioritize"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.