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slen⋅der⋅ize

[slen-duh-rahyz] verb, -ized, -iz⋅ing.
–verb (used with object)
1. to make slender or more slender.
2. to cause to appear slender: dresses that slenderize the figure.
–verb (used without object)
3. to become slender.
Also, especially British, slen⋅der⋅ise.


Origin:
1920–25; slender + -ize


slen⋅der⋅i⋅za⋅tion [slen-der-uh-zey-shuhn] , noun
slen⋅der⋅iz⋅er, noun
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slen·der·ize   (slěn'də-rīz')   
tr. & intr.v.   slen·der·ized, slen·der·iz·ing, slen·der·iz·es
To make or become slender or more slender.
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