simonize

si·mon·ize

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sahy-muh-nahyz]
- /ˈsaɪ məˌnaɪz/
- /sˈɪmənˌaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahy-muh-nahyz]
- /ˈsaɪ məˌnaɪz/

Definitions of simonize word

verb with object simonize to shine or polish to a high sheen, especially with wax: to simonize an automobile. 1
verb simonize to polish with wax or a wax-like substance 0
verb transitive simonize to polish with or as with wax 0

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Origin of simonize

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40; after Simoniz, a trademark

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Parts of speech for Simonize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Simonize

simonize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% 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.

simonize usage trend in Literature

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