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- [moh-buh-lahyz]
- /ˈmoʊ bəˌlaɪz/
- /ˈməʊ.bɪ.laɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [moh-buh-lahyz]
- /ˈmoʊ bəˌlaɪz/
Definitions of mobilize word
- verb with object mobilize to assemble or marshal (armed forces, military reserves, or civilian persons of military age) into readiness for active service. 1
- verb with object mobilize to organize or adapt (industries, transportation facilities, etc.) for service to the government in time of war. 1
- verb with object mobilize to marshal, bring together, prepare (power, force, wealth, etc.) for action, especially of a vigorous nature: to mobilize one's energy. 1
- verb with object mobilize to increase or bring to a full stage of development: to mobilize one's anger. 1
- verb without object mobilize to be or become assembled, organized, etc., as for war: to mobilize for action. 1
- noun mobilize (of a country or its government) prepare and organize (troops) for active service. 1
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Origin of mobilize
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; back formation from mobilization. See mobile, -ization
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Parts of speech for Mobilize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mobilize popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mobilize
verb mobilize
- assemble — When people assemble or when someone assembles them, they come together in a group, usually for a particular purpose such as a meeting.
- organize — to form as or into a whole consisting of interdependent or coordinated parts, especially for united action: to organize a committee.
- marshal — a military officer of the highest rank, as in the French and some other armies. Compare field marshal.
- prepare — to put in proper condition or readiness: to prepare a patient for surgery.
- activate — If a device or process is activated, something causes it to start working.
Antonyms for mobilize
verb mobilize
- disorganize — to destroy the organization, systematic arrangement, or orderly connection of; throw into confusion or disorder.
- disperse — to drive or send off in various directions; scatter: to disperse a crowd.
- scatter — to throw loosely about; distribute at irregular intervals: to scatter seeds.
- dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
- repress — to keep under control, check, or suppress (desires, feelings, actions, tears, etc.).
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