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pluralize.

To make plural.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb
  1. To make plural.

    transitive
    The word "orange" can be pluralized into "oranges".
  2. To take a plural; to assume a plural form.

    intransitive
    Nouns pluralize in English, but verbs do not.
  3. To multiply; to make manifold.

    transitive
  4. To hold more than one ecclesiastical benefice at the same time.

    UK · intransitive
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English plural 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 pluralize From plural + -ize.

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