motorize

mo·tor·ize

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [moh-tuh-rahyz]
- /ˈmoʊ təˌraɪz/
- /ˈməʊ.tə.raɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [moh-tuh-rahyz]
- /ˈmoʊ təˌraɪz/

Definitions of motorize word

verb with object motorize to furnish with a motor, as a vehicle. 1
verb with object motorize to supply with motor-driven vehicles, usually in the place of horses and horse-drawn vehicles. 1
noun motorize Equip (a vehicle or device) with a motor to operate or propel it. 1
transitive verb motorize fit a motor 1
verb motorize to equip with a motor 0
verb motorize to provide (military units) with motor vehicles 0

See all 9 definitions of motorize

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Origin of motorize

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1910-15; motor + -ize

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Parts of speech for Motorize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Motorize

motorize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% 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.

motorize usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for motorize

verb motorize

rig — Chiefly Nautical. to put in proper order for working or use. to fit (a ship, mast, etc.) with the necessary shrouds, stays, etc. to fit (shrouds, stays, sails, etc.) to the mast, yard, or the like.
industrialize — to introduce industry into (an area) on a large scale.
automate — To automate a factory, office, or industrial process means to put in machines which can do the work instead of people.
industrialise — Non-Oxford British standard spelling of industrialize.
equip — Supply with the necessary items for a particular purpose.

All 5 Synonyms of motorize