11 4 verb
v
noun
• the act of giving special importance or significance to something
Example sentence • She was emphasizing the importance of teamwork in her speech.
11 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a public promotion of some product or service
Example sentence • She works in advertising and spends her days creating catchy slogans.
12 4 verb
v
verb
• be on friendly terms with someone, as if with a brother, especially with an enemy
Example sentence • The company has a policy that strictly prohibits fraternizing between employees.
11 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • She gave a dramatizing performance that earned her a standing ovation.
11 4 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • She spends hours lost in her own fantasizing .
12 4 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
verb
• to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful
Example sentence • Using derogatory language is stigmatizing and harmful to those affected.
11 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• affected by emotion as if by electricity; thrilling
Example sentence • The galvanizing performance by the actor left the audience in awe.
11 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • She couldn't bear to watch the brutalizing scenes in the horror movie.
9 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
Example sentence • She had an idolizing admiration for her favorite singer.
10 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• have amorous affairs; of men
Example sentence • He was known for his womanizing ways in college.
11 4 verb
v
verb
• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
11 4 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
verb
• provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to
Example sentence • The fertilizing of crops is necessary for a bountiful harvest.
11 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • The harmonizing voices of the choir filled the concert hall.
9 4 verb, adverb, noun
v, adv, n
verb
• consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
Example sentence • The analyzing of the data took several days.
12 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
Example sentence • The scrutinizing look on her face made me nervous.
11 4 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
Example sentence • Stop patronizing me, I know what I'm doing.
11 4 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the act of meeting for social purposes
Example sentence • Emily enjoys socializing at parties.
11 4 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
adjective satellite
• causing to become stable
Example sentence • The stabilizing force of gravity keeps objects on the ground.
11 4 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach
Example sentence • The tantalizing aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air.
10 4 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
Example sentence • Her organizing skills are unmatched.
15 6 verb
v
verb
• place special or excessive emphasis on
Example sentence • She kept overemphasizing her achievements in order to impress the selection committee.
9 4 verb
v
verb
• be fully aware or cognizant of
Example sentence • He is slowly realizing that his dream may never come true.
13 5 verb
v
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Example sentence • Congress is considering reauthorizing the Patriot Act.
12 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• become more focused on an area of activity or field of study
Example sentence • She is a talented chef specializing in Italian cuisine.
11 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• coerce by violence or with threats
Example sentence • The terrorizing storm caused widespread damage.
9 4 verb
v
verb
• put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Example sentence • She is utilizing her skills to get a new job.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable
Example sentence • The downsizing of the company led to several employees being laid off.
11 4 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• attracting and holding interest as if by a spell
Example sentence • The sunset at the beach was mesmerizing .
11 5 verb, noun
v, n
verb
• acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
Example sentence • I received an email of apologizing from my colleague for the mistake.
14 5 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
Example sentence • The characterizing trait of her personality is her determination.
12 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• pose a threat to; present a danger to
Example sentence • The company took immediate action to prevent any further jeopardizing incidents.
10 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• commit to memory; learn by heart
Example sentence • The memorizing melody stayed in my head all day.
11 4 verb
v
verb
• accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
Example sentence • She had difficulty recognizing her own reflection in the mirror.
11 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a remark that calls attention to something or someone
Example sentence • The referencing in this book is very thorough.
12 5 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
Example sentence • The company's success is largely due to its smart capitalizing on emerging technologies.
10 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• put into digital form, as for use in a computer
Example sentence • The digitizing process involves converting analog data into digital format.
10 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• make final; put the last touches on; put into final form
Example sentence • We are in the finalizing stages of the project.
9 4 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • She spent hours itemizing her expenses for tax purposes.
10 4 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
adjective
• appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma
Example sentence • The aroma of the freshly baked bread was incredibly appetizing .
12 4 verb
v
adjective
• tending to draw to a central point
Example sentence • The company is centralizing its operations in one location to improve efficiency.
13 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• the formation of crystals
Example sentence • The crystallizing snow made the trees sparkle in the sunlight.
13 5 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective
• making less susceptible or sensitive to either physical or emotional stimuli
Example sentence • The desensitizing effects of violent video games on children's emotions have been widely debated.
10 4 verb
v
adjective satellite
• making as great as possible
Example sentence • She is constantly maximizing her efficiency at work.
10 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• indulgence in moral pronouncements; the exposition (often superficially) of a particular moral code
Example sentence • She delivered a moralizing speech to the audience.
11 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
Example sentence • The publicizing of the event was done through social media.
12 5 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• tending to impart new life and vigor to
Example sentence • The revitalizing drink gave me an instant boost of energy.
11 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• the act of representing something with a symbol
Example sentence • The dove is a symbolizing bird of peace.
13 4 verb
v
noun
• the relation that exists when things occur at the same time
Example sentence • She spent hours synchronizing her phone with her computer.
13 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• tending to soothe or tranquilize
Example sentence • The tranquilizing effect of the music helped me relax.
13 5 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
verb
• arrange in alphabetical order
Example sentence • The alphabetizing of the books on the shelf took me hours.
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