industrialize
Translation
to industrialize
Examples
The government plans to industrialize the region.
The government plans to industrialize the region.
The country began to industrialize in the 19th century.
The country began to industrialize in the 19th century.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to develop industries in (a country or region) The government plans to industrialize the region.
((no object)) to become industrial The country began to industrialize in the 19th century.
Similar Words
Synonyms: develop, mechanize, modernize
Etymology
From 'industry' + '-al' (adjective suffix) + '-ize' (verb suffix meaning 'to make or become').
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ize' often means 'to make' or 'to become'. So, this means 'to make industrial'.