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STABILIZE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Stabilize.

Stabilize - as a verb

Make stable and keep from fluctuating or put into an equilibrium

Example: "The drug stabilized her blood pressure"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stabilise11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
destabilize23

Support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace

Example: "Brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brace9stabilise11steady10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beef upfortify16strengthen14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become stable or more stable

Example: "The economy stabilized"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stabilise11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
destabilize23destabilise14

Example Sentences

"They used weights to stabilize the table."
"The medication helped to stabilize her blood pressure."
"The government implemented policies to stabilize the economy."
"The surgeon worked to stabilize the patient's condition before the operation."
"The construction crew used scaffolding to stabilize the structure."
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Word Game Points

Is STABILIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stabilize is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STABILIZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is STABILIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stabilize is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STABILIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is STABILIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stabilize is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STABILIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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