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pluralize Meaning & Definition

What Does Pluralize Mean?

As a verb, pluralize means To make plural. It is also used to mean To take a plural; to assume a plural form.

To make plural.
The word "orange" can be pluralized into "oranges".
To take a plural; to assume a plural form.
Nouns pluralize in English, but verbs do not.
To multiply; to make manifold.
To hold more than one ecclesiastical benefice at the same time.

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The word "orange" can be pluralized into "oranges".

Nouns pluralize in English, but verbs do not.

pluralize (third-person singular simple present pluralizes, present participle pluralizing, simple past and past participle pluralized)

From plural + -ize.