Verbalize: meaning, definitions and examples

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verbalize

 

[ ˈvɜːrbəlaɪz ]

Context #1

communication

To express something in words, especially in a clear or eloquent manner. To articulate thoughts or feelings verbally.

Synonyms

articulate, communicate, convey, express

Examples of usage

  • She struggled to verbalize her emotions after the breakup.
  • He was able to verbalize his ideas effectively during the presentation.

Translations

Translations of the word "verbalize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 verbalizar

🇮🇳 मौखिक रूप में व्यक्त करना

🇩🇪 verbalisieren

🇮🇩 mengungkapkan secara verbal

🇺🇦 вербалізувати

🇵🇱 werbalizować

🇯🇵 言葉にする (kotoba ni suru)

🇫🇷 verbaliser

🇪🇸 verbalizar

🇹🇷 sözle ifade etmek

🇰🇷 말로 표현하다 (mallo pyohyeonhada)

🇸🇦 يعبر بالكلام

🇨🇿 verbalizovat

🇸🇰 verbalizovať

🇨🇳 用言语表达 (yòng yányǔ biǎodá)

🇸🇮 verbalizirati

🇮🇸 orðfæra

🇰🇿 ауызша жеткізу

🇬🇪 ვერბალიზება (verbaliz'eba)

🇦🇿 şifahi ifadə etmək

🇲🇽 verbalizar

Word origin

The word 'verbalize' originated in the early 17th century from the Latin word 'verbalis', meaning 'related to words'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the act of expressing thoughts or feelings in spoken words. The term has been used in various contexts, from psychology to communication studies, highlighting the importance of verbal expression in human interaction.

See also: adverb, proverb, verb, verbal, verbiage, verbing, verbose, verbosity.