verbalize

especially British, ver·bal·ise

[vur-buh-lahyz]

verb (used with object)

verbalized, verbalizing 

1. to express in words.

   He couldn't verbalize his feelings.

2. Grammar.,  to convert into a verb.

   to verbalize “butter” into “to butter.”

verb (used without object)

verbalized, verbalizing 

1. to use many words; be verbose.

2. to express something verbally.

verbalize

/ ˈvɜːbəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to express (an idea, feeling, etc) in words

2. to change (any word that is not a verb) into a verb or derive a verb from (any word that is not a verb)

3. (intr) to be verbose

Other Word Forms

• verbalization noun
• verbalizer noun
• nonverbalized adjective
• unverbalized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of verbalize¹

First recorded in 1600–10; verbal + -ize; compare French verbaliser

Example Sentences

Guilt and shame can make these experiences difficult to verbalize or talk about, Mathai said.

From Salon

Once I started verbalizing my need for alone time, and stopped tiptoeing around his feelings, I found that our relationship started to improve — both on vacations and in day-to-day life too.

From Los Angeles Times

The psychology, however, needs to be more boldly theatricalized, and for Parks that inevitably means verbalized.

From Los Angeles Times

If you need help verbalizing your rights, show the agent a Red Card that helps explain your rights.

From Los Angeles Times

“Mr. Morris never verbalized an apology, and he was given multiple opportunities,” Ortega said.

From Los Angeles Times