contextualize
verb (used with object)
to put (a linguistic element, an action, etc.) in a context, especially one that is characteristic or appropriate, as for purposes of study.
contextualise
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a variation of
contextualize.
Example Sentences
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"We hope that the findings will help correct, clarify or contextualise a number of points regarding royal properties," the spokesman added.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
The researchers compared early instrumental data with a large-scale tree ring dataset and found the 19th century temperature baseline used to contextualise global warming is several tenths of a degree Celsius colder than previously thought.
From Science Daily ● May 14, 2024
Mr Dow says Romanian-born Mr Grigore has been vital in helping to translate and contextualise contemporary sources from his homeland.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2023
Díaz’s words don’t shy away from any pain he has caused, though they do contextualise it.
From The Guardian ● May 7, 2018
Anxious to contextualise this shocking revelation, I launched into an elaborate explanation, until I glanced in the mirror again.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 9, 2016
