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.
contextualizes
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present tense formof contextualize (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Worthwhile documentaries crystallize a point in time in a way that contextualizes current circumstances.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2025
It cements the reality of the event and contextualizes it within a broader narrative.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 12, 2023
Molly Olmstead contextualizes the controversy and argues that the Sisters’ work is hardly at odds with the work of religious sisters generally.
From Slate ● Jun. 6, 2023
She contextualizes the legacy of Mexican feminism with the story of the protesters who demonstrated for justice after a teenager was raped by police officers.
From New York Times ● Feb. 26, 2023
Justin Tinsley’s ‘It Was All a Dream: Biggie and the World That Made Him’ contextualizes the short life and immortal art of a one-of-a-kind rapper.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2022
