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to verbalize

to verbalize

9 4.8
To put thoughts or feelings into words
  • verb
  • /ˈvɜːrbəlaɪz/
  • US
translation icon : verbalizar
  • Ask players what they heard while doing this, and begin to get them to verbalize the experience.
  • verbalize feelings
  • verbalize thoughts
  • difficult to verbalize

But the first step is just, you know, verbalize it, visualize it.

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Examples

  • "Feeling confident enough to verbalize something, even if it's given to them, is a good thing."

    Academic text (2013)
  • The choice of which thoughts to verbalize is left to the individual student.

    Academic text (1995)
  • So if you guys just want to take some time to verbalize, write down and end on that.

  • Thus providing an opportunity for the child to hear, recognize and verbalize the correct response.

  • Gabriel, I think now is a good time... for you to verbalize your feelings.

  • Great athletes or artists know how, but may find it difficult to verbalize their own skill.

    Academic text (1991)
  • The instructor prompted the student until the student was able to verbalize the definition.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Teachers can make it easier for students by asking them to verbalize the letter names beforehand.

    Academic text (2003)
  • I think it's important we recognize that and verbalize it openly, so as to avoid any discomfort.

  • She found it difficult to verbalize her feelings about the situation, but she knew it was important.

Synonyms

to say
vsto verbalize
1.0

Speak words to show information or feelings

often refers to a simple spoken remark rather than deliberate wording
to talk
vsto verbalize
1.0

Speak with someone to share ideas or information

is not limited to conversation and can be a single act of wording thoughts
to speak
vsto verbalize
1.0

To talk with someone to share thoughts or feelings

focuses more specifically on using the voice rather than on other word forms
to express
vsto verbalize
2.3

To show ideas and feelings by words or actions

is narrower, focusing on phrasing thoughts in words rather than other means
to communicate
vsto verbalize
773 2.3

Share information, ideas, or feelings with someone

is more focused on forming words, often by speaking, rather than any medium
to convey
vsto verbalize
199 3.4

To send information, ideas, or feelings to someone

often uses broader channels, not limited to putting things into words
to voice
vsto verbalize
152 3.2

To say something aloud, especially an opinion or feeling

does not require public expression and can be used privately or informally
to utter
vsto verbalize
107 2.9

To say something aloud

focuses on expressing ideas in words rather than making sounds
to articulate
vsto verbalize
85 4.4

To say or write your ideas clearly so others understand

may simply put ideas into words without requiring clarity or elegance
to express feelings
vsto verbalize
38 3.4

Show or say your emotions to other people

is broader, applying to any thoughts or ideas not only emotions
to give voice
vsto verbalize
15 4.3

To put thoughts or feelings into words

tends to mean putting ideas into words especially by speaking aloud
to vocalize
vsto verbalize
14 4.4

To use your voice to show your thoughts or feelings

often involves making audible sound rather than choosing precise words
to enunciate
vsto verbalize
8 5.8

To state an idea clearly so people understand

focuses on putting thoughts into words rather than on clear articulation
to express emotion
vsto verbalize
2 3.4

Show your feelings with words, actions, or your face

is more general and covers ideas and opinions as well as emotions
to languaged
vsto verbalize
9.9

To express something in words

focuses more on doing this by speaking rather than any form
to use one's words
vsto verbalize
  • Informal
4.1

To say how you feel or what you need instead of using actions

is used generally without the specific contrast to actions or gestures
to give tongue to
vsto verbalize
  • Archaic
8.5

To say feelings or thoughts aloud

usually means expressing ideas specifically in words rather than mere sounds

Antonyms

282 3.7

To hide something so others cannot see or find it

88 5.8

To hold back feelings or reactions

How Expressed

to spell out
79 3.5
to articulate
85 4.4
to express
2.3
to verbalize
  • US
9 4.8
to say
1.0
to hint
136 2.0
to mumble
103 4.9

Surface Forms

verbalize infinitive
verbalized past
verbalized past participle
verbalizing present participle
verbalizes third person singular

Morphology

verbalize = verbal (transparent) = verbal + ize

The action 'express in words' follows directly from 'verbal' + '-ize' (to make verbal), so the derivation is straightforward.

Etymology

Verbalize comes from the Latin verbum 'word' and the ending -ize 'to make'. So to verbalize your feelings or thoughts is to 'make' them into words — to say or write them.