verbalize
Translation
to verbalise, to express in words
Examples
He found it hard to verbalize his feelings.
He found it hard to verbalise his feelings.
Try to verbalize your thoughts clearly.
Try to verbalise your thoughts clearly.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to express (sth.) in words He found it hard to verbalize his feelings.
Similar Words
Synonyms: express, articulate, voice, state
Etymology
From 'verbal' (relating to words) and the verb-forming suffix '-ize'. Literally 'to make verbal'.
Memory Tips
To 'verbalize' is to turn a thought or feeling into 'verbal' words. The '-ize' suffix means 'to make'.