verbalize (v.)

c. 1600, "use too many words," from French verbaliser (16c.); see verbal. Meaning "express in words" is attested from 1875. Related: Verbalized; verbalizing.

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verbal (adj.)

early 15c., "dealing with words" (especially in contrast to things or realities), from Old French verbal (14c.) and directly from Late Latin verbalis "consisting of words, relating to verbs," from Latin verbum "word" (see verb). Related: Verbally. Verbal conditioning is recorded from 1954. Colloquial verbal diarrhea is recorded from 1823. A verbal noun is a noun derived from a verb and sharing in its senses and constructions.

verbalization (n.)

1837, noun of action from verbalize.

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Definitions of verbalize

verbalize (v.)

be verbose;

This lawyer verbalizes and is rather tedious

Synonyms: verbalise

verbalize (v.)

express in speech;

This depressed patient does not verbalize

Synonyms: talk / speak / utter / mouth / verbalise

verbalize (v.)

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise;

Synonyms: express / verbalise / utter / give tongue to

verbalize (v.)

convert into a verb;

many English nouns have become verbalized

Synonyms: verbalise

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