definitions

parenthesize

[ puh-ren-thuh-sahyz ]
/ pəˈrɛn θəˌsaɪz /
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verb (used with object), pa·ren·the·sized, pa·ren·the·siz·ing.

to insert (a word, phrase, etc.) as a parenthesis.
to put between marks of parenthesis: to parenthesize the pronunciation of a word.
to interlard with parenthetic remarks, as a speech.

RELATED WORDS

insert, intrude, ingrain, interpose, interpolate, add, insinuate, inject, splice, infuse, import, implant, include, introduce, infiltrate, intersperse, intercalate

Nearby words

parenteral, parenteric fever, parentese, parentheses, parenthesis, parenthesize, parenthetical, parenthood, parenticide, parenting, parentless
Also especially British, pa·ren·the·sise.

Origin of parenthesize

First recorded in 1830–40; parenthes(is) + -ize

Related forms

un·pa·ren·the·sized, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for parenthesize

parenthesize

parenthesise

/ (pəˈrɛnθɪˌsaɪz) /

verb (tr)

to place in parentheses
to insert as a parenthesis
to intersperse (a speech, writing, etc) with parentheses
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