militarize
/ˈmɪ.lɪ.tə.ɹaɪz/
militarize verb: to give a military character to something, such as government or organization.
Verb
militarize (third-person singular simple present militarizes, present participle militarizing, simple past and past participle militarized)
- To give a military character to something, such as government or organization.
- To train or equip for war.
- To adopt for use by the military.
Forms of militarize
| third-person singular present | militarizes |
|---|---|
| present participle | militarizing |
| past participle | militarized |
| past | militarized |
| alternative form | militarise |
Origin of militarize
From military + -ize.
Words formed from militarize
Questions about militarize
- What does militarize mean?
- Militarize means to give a military character to something, such as government or organization.
- What part of speech is militarize?
- Militarize is a verb.
- How do you pronounce militarize?
- Militarize is pronounced /ˈmɪ.lɪ.tə.ɹaɪz/.
- What is the past tense of militarize?
- The past tense of militarize is militarized.
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