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-ize

(ize)

to make or cause to be

Greek suffix that turns a noun or adjective into a verb. To memorize is to make a memory of; to organize is to put in order.

Example words

  • memorize

    to commit to memory

  • organize

    to put in order

  • synchronize

    to put together in time

Who it is for

Grades served: 5, 6, 7

Level 2Level 1 holds the word parts students meet first. Level 3 holds the ones that turn up in harder reading.

Build, break, make. Roots about building, breaking, joining, and making things.

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