Concretize: meaning, definitions and examples
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concretize
[ ˈkɒŋkrɪtʌɪz ]
to make specific
To concretize means to make something specific or precise, to give definite form or shape to something abstract.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He asked her to concretize her ideas by giving specific examples.
- The architect was able to concretize the client's vision into a detailed blueprint.
- She needed to concretize her goals in order to create a clear action plan.
to solidify
In a different context, concretize can also mean to solidify or harden, to make something tangible or real.
Synonyms
harden, materialize, solidify.
Examples of usage
- The artist used resin to concretize the sculpture and give it a glossy finish.
- The agreement needed to be concretized through a legally binding contract.
- His efforts to concretize his dreams paid off when he finally achieved success.
Translations
Translations of the word "concretize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 concretizar
🇮🇳 ठोस बनाना
🇩🇪 konkretisieren
🇮🇩 mewujudkan
🇺🇦 конкретизувати
🇵🇱 sprecyzować
🇯🇵 具体化する
🇫🇷 concrétiser
🇪🇸 concretar
🇹🇷 somutlaştırmak
🇰🇷 구체화하다
🇸🇦 تجسيد
🇨🇿 konkretizovat
🇸🇰 konkretizovať
🇨🇳 具体化
🇸🇮 konkretizirati
🇮🇸 útfæra
🇰🇿 нақтылау
🇬🇪 კონკრეტიზაცია
🇦🇿 konkretləşdirmək
🇲🇽 concretar
Etymology
The word 'concretize' originates from the combination of the terms 'concrete' and '-ize'. 'Concrete' comes from the Latin word 'concretus', meaning 'grown together' or 'condensed'. The suffix '-ize' is used to form verbs indicating a process or action. Therefore, 'concretize' essentially means to make something concrete or specific. The term has been widely used in various fields, such as psychology, art, and philosophy, to describe the act of giving form or substance to abstract concepts or ideas.
See also: concretely, concretization.