/ English Dictionary

CONCRETIZE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Become specific

Example:

the idea concretized in her mind

Synonyms:

concretise; concretize

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "concretize" is one way to...):

change (undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature)

Sentence frame:

Something ----s

Sense 2

Meaning:

Make something concrete

Classified under:

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting

Hypernyms (to "concretize" is one way to...):

nail down; narrow; narrow down; peg down; pin down; specify (define clearly)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

Credits

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE