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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.
suffixGreek
Build, break, makeExample 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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