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revolutionize
verb rev·o·lu·tion·ize \-shə-ˌnīz\
: to change (something) very much or completely : to cause a revolution in (something)
rev·o·lu·tion·izedrev·o·lu·tion·iz·ing
Full Definition of REVOLUTIONIZE
transitive verb
1
: to overthrow the established government of
2
: to imbue with revolutionary doctrines
3
: to change fundamentally or completely <revolutionize an industry>
intransitive verb
: to engage in revolution
— rev·o·lu·tion·iz·er noun
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First Known Use of REVOLUTIONIZE
1797
Rhymes with REVOLUTIONIZE
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REVOLUTIONIZE Defined for Kids
revolutionize
verb rev·o·lu·tion·ize \ˌre-və-ˈlü-shə-ˌnīz\
rev·o·lu·tion·izedrev·o·lu·tion·iz·ing
Definition of REVOLUTIONIZE for Kids
: to change greatly or completely <The invention of the airplane revolutionized travel.>
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