Subtilize - definition of subtilize by The Free Dictionary Define subtilize subtilize synonyms, subtilize pronunciation, subtilize translation, English dictionary definition of subtilize v sub·til·ized , sub·til·iz·ing , sub·til·iz·es v tr To render subtle: "I need to tell stories I find new friends, new listeners, subtilize my lies"
subtilize - Wiktionary, the free dictionary subtilize (third-person singular simple present subtilizes, present participle subtilizing, simple past and past participle subtilized) (transitive) To make subtle; to make thin or fine; to make less gross or coarse (transitive) To refine; to spin into niceties
subtilize, v. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary What does the verb subtilize mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb subtilize, two of which are labelled obsolete See ‘Meaning use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence How common is the verb subtilize? About 0 03 occurrences per million words in modern written English How is the verb subtilize pronounced?
Subtilize Definition Meaning | YourDictionary To make or become subtle To discuss or argue with subtle distinctions To refine; to spin into niceties To subtilize arguments Find similar words to subtilize using the buttons below Subtilize definition: To render subtle
subtilize - WordReference. com Dictionary of English sub•til•ize (sut′ l īz′, sub′ tə līz′), v , -ized, -iz•ing sublimate sharpen to introduce subtleties into or argue subtly about refine to make subtle distinctions or to argue subtly Also, [esp Brit ,] sub′til•ise′ sub′til•i•za′tion, n sub′til•iz′er, n Synonyms: subtilise, quibble, mislead, cavil, deceive, more
subtilize - definition and meaning - Wordnik To make thin or fine; make less gross or coarse; refine or etherealize, as matter; spin out finely, as an argument To refine; elaborate or spin out, as in argument; make very nice distinctions; split hairs Also spelled subtilise from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English