balladize

bal·lad·ize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bal-uh-dahyz]
- /ˈbæl əˌdaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bal-uh-dahyz]
- /ˈbæl əˌdaɪz/

Definitions of balladize word

verb with object balladize to make (something) into a ballad; write a ballad about. 1
verb without object balladize to write or compose ballads. 1

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Origin of balladize

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

First recorded in 1590-1600; ballad + -ize

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Parts of speech for Balladize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Balladize

balladize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

balladize usage trend in Literature

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