sensitize
Translation
to sensitise, to make sensitive
Examples
The course aims to sensitize students to cultural differences.
The course aims to sensitise students to cultural differences.
This chemical can sensitize the skin.
This chemical can sensitise the skin.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((to sth.)) to make (sb./sth.) sensitive to (sth.) The course aims to sensitise students to cultural differences.
Similar Words
Synonyms: make aware, attune; Antonyms: desensitize, numb
Etymology
From 'sense' + '-itive' (adjective suffix) + '-ize' (verb suffix). Literally 'to make sensitive'.
Memory Tips
Think of making your 'senses' more active with the '-ize' ending, which means 'to make'.