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spiritualize

spir·it·u·al·ize
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [spir-i-choo-uh-lahyz]
    • /ˈspɪr ɪ tʃu əˌlaɪz/
    • /ˈspɪ.rɪ.tʃʊə.laɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [spir-i-choo-uh-lahyz]
    • /ˈspɪr ɪ tʃu əˌlaɪz/

Definitions of spiritualize word

  • verb with object spiritualize to make spiritual. 1
  • verb with object spiritualize to invest with a spiritual meaning. 1
  • verb spiritualize to make spiritual or infuse with spiritual content 0
  • verb transitive spiritualize to make spiritual; deprive of materiality or worldliness 0
  • verb transitive spiritualize to give a spiritual sense or meaning to 0

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Origin of spiritualize

First appearance:

before 1625
One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1625-35; spiritual + -ize

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Parts of speech for Spiritualize

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

spiritualize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

spiritualize usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for spiritualize

verb spiritualize

  • civilize — To civilize a person or society means to educate them and improve their way of life.
  • civilise — To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.

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