ˌīz sometimes, as in “baptize”, |īz verb suffix
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Usage: see -ize
Etymology: Middle English -isen, from Old French -iser, from Late Latin -izare, from Greek -izein
1.
a.
(1) : to cause to be or become or conform to or be like or resemble (something specified)
system ize
american ize
liquid ize
: cause to be formed into
union ize
diphthong ize
(2) : to subject to action by or treatment of (something specified)
critic ize
: subject to a (specified) action
plagiar ize
(3) : to cause to have or appear to have some (specified) quality
rational ize
: act upon in such a way as to produce a (specified) result in
brutal ize
commercial ize
(4) : to impregnate or treat or combine with (something specified)
albumin ize
hydrogen ize
(5) : to adapt to (something specified) : modify by means of
avian ize
b. : to make (a specified thing) of : treat like
idol ize
lion ize
c. : to treat in the manner of or according to the method or process of (a specified individual)
bowdler ize
mesmer ize
2.
a. : to become or become like (something specified)
crystall ize
b. : to be productive in or of (something specified)
theor ize
: engage in or carry on a (specified) activity
botan ize
philosoph ize
attitudin ize
concert ize
c. : to follow after someone or something (specified) : to adopt or spread the manner of activity or the outlook or teaching of someone
calvin ize