1
[ verb ] convert to a fossil

Synonyms

fossilise

Examples

"The little animals fossilized and are now embedded in the limestone"

Related terms

convert lapidify fossilization

2
[ verb ] become mentally inflexible

Synonyms

fossilise

Related terms

age fossilization

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Rhymes with

monopolize crystallize depersonalize finalize capitalize personalize cannibalize depersonalize caramelize criminalize ally's allies internationalize nationalize demoralize socialize actualize denationalize nationalize internationalize marginalize fictionalize rationalize professionalize moralize idolize analyze tantalize revitalize scandalize supply's supplies vandalize hydrolyze normalize formalize metabolize specialize commercialize tantalize catalyze decriminalize stylize fertilize naturalize demobilize immobilize globalize institutionalize naturalize editorialize memorialize collateralize immortalize tranquilize stabilize destabilize mobilize localize realize internalize brutalize sterilize federalize evangelize compartmentalize symbolize liberalize trivialize neutralize verbalize utilize civilize legalize industrialize penalize paralyze hospitalize stylize equalize visualize decentralize federalize centralize materialize liberalize serialize trivialize generalize individualize individualize flies allies allies' idealize realize

Phonetic and Homophones

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Similar Spelling

fossilized fossilise fossilised focalize fossilist fossil_copal

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