verbalize

verb

ˈvər-bə-ˌlīz How to pronounce verbalize (audio)
Definition of verbalizenext
as in to say
to express (a thought or emotion) in words couldn't quite verbalize the cause of his mental distress

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Recent Examples of verbalize An occasional over-reliance on voice-over hammers this home, verbalizing Benji’s constant need to be loved without giving the story space to breathe and reveal these beats more organically. — David Opie, IndieWire, 4 May 2026 Sometimes couples forget to verbalize their affection or show it in other ways. — Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026 Using think-aloud protocols – a method where participants verbalize their thoughts while performing – our research captures how students interact with generative AI tools during the writing process itself. — Jeanne Beatrix Law, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026 Experts urge parents to look for other signs in addition to verbalizing a hatred of school that may indicate your child is experiencing a problem that needs more serious intervention, like bullying or failing grades. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for verbalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verbalize
  1. say
  2. utter
  3. tell
  4. talk
  5. speak
  6. discuss
  7. share
Verb
  • Every year, the Fuller family comes together to celebrate his birthday and death anniversary, something his aunt says helps to keep his spirit alive in the community.
    — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • But in comments to The Sacramento Bee, spokespeople for the two companies both said that regardless of how the new ESA interpretation runs out, their timber operations will not destroy marbled murrelet habitat.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of say
Verb
  • Her face probably would’ve turned bright red if the words Thighs Wide Shut were uttered in her presence.
    — Hayley Fleming, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • At the film’s end, Abbie Cornish as Fanny hears secondhand about Keats’s death and utters a cry that is almost too much to bear — a cry that feels too real.
    — Sarah Chihaya, Vulture, 16 July 2026
Definition of utter
Verb
  • This weekend’s apparent pause in military action against Iran may hint at US moves to ease tensions in the Middle East, a former US national security adviser told CNN.
    — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • That tells you something about how technology policy gets made now.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of tell
Verb
  • System dates to 1960s The whole time the inspectors were in the pipe, firefighters were able to talk with them.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • Before moving in, talk about money The Gottman Institute recommends that couples talk openly about income, debt and spending habits before combining households.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of talk
Verb
  • For women, advice to speak confidently and to promote yourself with positive voice would fall short, as this alone did not lead to women being valued as emerging leaders.
    — Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • All six candidates for Jackson County executive spoke about their plans for the sports complex while on the campaign trail.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Definition of speak
Verb
  • The county has also discussed leaving at least one stadium mostly intact in order to submit itself for consideration to host parts of the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • For years, agency officials have discussed moving away from human contractors and automating NEISS to save time and money.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Definition of discuss
Verb
  • Videos shared on social media showed crowds of people walking through aisles of vendors outside before gunshots prompted people to flee.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
  • The team also found that residents in the Sardinian Blue Zone had higher levels of curiosity and receptiveness to new ideas in general, and were more adept at understanding and sharing their emotions.
    — Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026
Definition of share

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