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DETRANSITIVIZE

(verb)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Detransitivize.

Detransitivize - as a verb

Intransitivize

Example: "Removing the object will intransitivize the verbs"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
detransitiviseintransitiviseintransitivize
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
transitivize

Example Sentences

"The linguist set out to detransitivize the sentence by removing the direct object."
"The researcher developed a new rule to detransitivize the verb and change it into a reflexive form."
"To improve clarity, the author decided to detransitivize the sentence and remove unnecessary passive construction."
"The teacher explained how to detransitivize the verb and make it intransitive."
"In order to simplify the sentence structure, the editor advised to detransitivize the verb phrase."
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Is DETRANSITIVIZE a valid Scrabble word?
No, detransitivize is NOT valid for Scrabble
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Is DETRANSITIVIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
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