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verb al·pha·bet·ize \ˈal-fə-bə-ˌtīz\

: to arrange (items) in alphabetical order

al·pha·bet·izedal·pha·bet·iz·ing

Full Definition of ALPHABETIZE

transitive verb
1
:  to arrange alphabetically
2
:  to furnish with an alphabet
al·pha·bet·iz·er noun
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First Known Use of ALPHABETIZE

1691

Rhymes with ALPHABETIZE

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ALPHABETIZE Defined for Kids

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verb al·pha·bet·ize \ˈal-fə-bə-ˌtīz\
al·pha·bet·izedal·pha·bet·iz·ing

Definition of ALPHABETIZE for Kids

:  to arrange in alphabetical order

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