Synonyms

concretize

American

[kon-kruh-tahyz, kong-, kon-kree-tahyz, kong-, kuhn-, kuhng-] / ˈkɒn krəˌtaɪz, ˈkɒŋ-, kɒnˈkri taɪz, kɒŋ-, kən-, kəŋ- /

especially British, concretise

verb (used with object)

concretized, concretizing

to make concrete, real, or particular; give tangible or definite form to.

to concretize abstractions.

concretize British

/ ˈkɒŋ-, ˈkɒnkrɪˌtaɪz /

verb

(tr) to render concrete; make real or specific; give tangible form to

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Other Word Forms

concretization

noun

Etymology

Origin of concretize

First recorded in 1880–85; concrete + -ize

Example Sentences

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By 1979, the Dead Kennedys frontman, Jello Biafra, ran for mayor as the only progressive alternative to Feinstein, helping the punk concretize San Francisco’s reputation as a progressive political and cultural city.

From The Guardian • Jan. 5, 2020

At the time, emancipated African Americans were eager for education, she said, convinced it would allow them to concretize their newfound freedom.

From Washington Post • Jan. 3, 2020

I wonder how you concretize what you’re saying and help folks who are struggling to understand.

From Slate • Oct. 28, 2019

It’s also notably graceful in its ability to concretize the abstract and loosen the concrete.

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2012

Ms. Posenenske’s objects concretize Duchamp’s idea that the viewer completes the artwork.

From New York Times • Aug. 9, 2010

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