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Definition of motorize

motorize

/ˈmoʊtəˌraɪz/
(UK: motorise)
mo · tor · ize
Adjective:motorized
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Past Simple:motorized
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Past Participle:motorized
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Present Participle:motorizing
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motorize Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To equip a vehicle, device, or piece of machinery with a motor to provide mechanical power.

Example

"The homeowner decided to motorize the heavy driveway gate so it could be opened with a remote control."

2

To supply an organization, unit, or workforce with motor vehicles for transportation.

Example

"The municipal postal service worked to motorize its rural delivery routes during the mid-twentieth century."

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• Rhymes for motorize

• Nearby Words

motorhome
motoring
motorist
motorize
motorized
motorless
motormouth

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Motorize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/motorize
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