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verbalize

ver·bal·ize [ vúrb'l z ] (past and past participle ver·bal·ized, present participle ver·bal·iz·ing, 3rd person present singular ver·bal·iz·es)

verb

Definition:

1. transitive verb express something in words: to express feelings, thoughts, or ideas in words

2. transitive verb grammar make word into verb: to make a word that is another part of speech, e.g. a noun or adjective, into a verb

3. intransitive verb be verbose: to speak or write in a way that uses too many words

ver·bal·i·za·tion [ vùrb'li záysh'n ] noun

ver·bal·iz·er [ vúrb'l zər ] noun

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