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soberize

so·ber·ize
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [soh-buh-rahyz]
    • /ˈsoʊ bəˌraɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [soh-buh-rahyz]
    • /ˈsoʊ bəˌraɪz/

Definitions of soberize word

  • verb with object soberize to make sober. 1
  • verb without object soberize Archaic. to become sober. 1
  • verb soberize to make or become sober 0

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Origin of soberize

First appearance:

before 1700
One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1700-10; sober + -ize

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Parts of speech for Soberize

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

soberize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% 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.

soberize usage trend in Literature

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