channelize

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of CHANNELIZE

to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway <channelized all of his resources into winning that state's crucial primary>

Synonyms canalize, channelize, conduct, direct, funnel, pipe, siphon (also syphon)

Related Words carry, convey, transmit; concentrate, consolidate, focus

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