revolutionize

rev·o·lu·tion·ize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [rev-uh-loo-shuh-nahyz]
- /ˌrɛv əˈlu ʃəˌnaɪz/
- /ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.aɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rev-uh-loo-shuh-nahyz]
- /ˌrɛv əˈlu ʃəˌnaɪz/

Definitions of revolutionize word

verb with object revolutionize to bring about a revolution in; effect a radical change in: to revolutionize petroleum refining methods. 1
verb with object revolutionize to subject to a political revolution. 1
transitive verb revolutionize change sth radically 1
verb revolutionize When something revolutionizes an activity, it causes great changes in the way that it is done. 0
verb revolutionize to bring about a radical change in 0
verb revolutionize to inspire or infect with revolutionary ideas 0

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Origin of revolutionize

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1790-1800; revolution + -ize

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Parts of speech for Revolutionize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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revolutionize 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.

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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Synonyms for revolutionize

verb revolutionize

change — If there is a change in something, it becomes different.
clean up — If you clean up a mess or clean up a place where there is a mess, you make things tidy and free of dirt again.
clean up one's act — to start to behave in a responsible manner
denature — to change the nature of
disobey — Fail to obey (rules, a command, or someone in authority).

All 10 Synonyms of revolutionize

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