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/ˈklæs.ɪ.faɪ/

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Classify as a Verb

1

to identify by or divide into classes; to categorize

Should we classify "make up" as an idiom or as a phrasal verb?

2

to declare something a secret, especially a government secret

They decided to classify that information.

3

To make classy

Classify in a Sentence

Should we classify "make up" as an idiom or as a phrasal verb?

They decided to classify that information.

Word Forms & Grammar

classify (third-person singular simple present classifies, present participle classifying, simple past and past participle classified)

Words That Rhyme With Classify

Origin of Classify

From French classifier. By surface analysis, class +‎ -ify.

Word Facts for Classify

Part of speechverb
Pronunciation/ˈklæs.ɪ.faɪ/
Syllables3
Meaningto identify by or divide into classes; to categorize
Verb formsclassifies, classifying, classified

Classify Pronunciation

You say classify as /ˈklæs.ɪ.faɪ/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (klæs).