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commonize.

To make similar or common.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈkɒ.mə.naɪz/UK
  1. To make similar or common.

    He attempted to commonize the various standards by ensuring a similar format and implementation.
  2. To deprecate the importance of, or make ordinary.

    She gave each participant a trophy, regardless of win or loss, to commonize the award for winning.
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English common Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Late Latin -izōder. Middle French -iserbor. Middle English -isen English -ize English commonize From common + -ize.

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