Word Study
verbalize
CIDE DICTIONARY
verbalize, v. t. [Cf. F. verbaliser.].
- To convert into a verb; to verbify. [1913 Webster]
- To express in words. [PJC]
verbalize, v. i.
To be verbose. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
verbalize, v. (also -ise)
1 tr. express in words.
2 intr. be verbose.
3 tr. make (a noun etc.) into a verb.
1 tr. express in words.
2 intr. be verbose.
3 tr. make (a noun etc.) into a verb.
Derivative
verbalizable adj. verbalization n. verbalizer n.
THESAURUS
verbalize
air, articulate, breathe, chime, chorus, come out with, communicate, convey, couch in terms, deliver, disclose, emit, enunciate, express, fling off, formulate, give, give expression, give out with, give tongue, give utterance, give voice, impart, let out, lip, out with, phonate, phrase, pour forth, present, pronounce, put forth, put in words, raise, say, set forth, sound, state, talk, tell, throw off, utter, vent, ventilate, vocalize, voice, whisper, wordFor further exploring for "verbalize" in Webster Dictionary Online