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pa·ren·the·size
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pəˈrɛn
θəˌsaɪz
/
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verb (used with object),
pa·ren·the·sized,
pa·ren·the·siz·ing.
1.
to insert (a
word
, phrase, etc.) as a
parenthesis
.
2.
to put between marks of
parenthesis
:
to parenthesize the
pronunciation
of a word.
3.
to interlard with parenthetic remarks, as a speech.
Also,
especially British,
pa·ren·the·sise.
Origin:
1830–40;
parenthes(is)
+
-ize
Related forms
un·pa·ren·the·sized,
adjective
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parenthesize
or
parenthesise
(pəˈrɛnθɪˌsaɪz)
—
vb
1.
to place in parentheses
2.
to insert as a parenthesis
3.
to intersperse (a speech, writing, etc) with parentheses
parenthesise
or
parenthesise
—
vb
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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