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- [eb-uh-nahyz]
- /ˈɛb əˌnaɪz/
- /ˈebənˌaɪz/
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- [eb-uh-nahyz]
- /ˈɛb əˌnaɪz/
Definitions of ebonize word
- verb with object ebonize to stain or finish black in imitation of ebony. 1
- noun ebonize Make (furniture) look like ebony. 1
- verb ebonize to stain or otherwise finish in imitation of ebony 0
- verb transitive ebonize to blacken with paint or stain so as to make look like ebony 0
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Origin of ebonize
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; ebon(y) + -ize
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Parts of speech for Ebonize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ebonize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% 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.
ebonize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ebonize
verb ebonize
- blot — If something is a blot on a person's or thing's reputation, it spoils their reputation.
- smudge — a dirty mark or smear.
- soil — the act or fact of soiling.
- befoul — to make dirty or foul; soil; defile
- shade — the comparative darkness caused by the interception or screening of rays of light from an object, place, or area.
Antonyms for ebonize
verb ebonize
- bleach — If you bleach something, you use a chemical to make it white or pale in colour.
- whiten — Make or become white.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- lighten — to become less severe, stringent, or harsh; ease up: Border inspections have lightened recently.
Top questions with ebonize
- how to ebonize wood?
- how to ebonize?
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Matching words
- Words starting with e
- Words starting with eb
- Words starting with ebo
- Words starting with ebon
- Words starting with eboni
- Words starting with eboniz
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