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amortize Synonyms

Another word for amortize

Choosing another word for amortize depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To gradually write off the initial cost of an intangible asset over a fixed period of time.

Usage Example

"The pharmaceutical company decided to write off the cost of acquiring the new patent over ten years."

Strong
write off
write down
depreciate

• verb (Context 2)

To reduce or pay off a debt with regular scheduled payments of principal and interest over a specified period.

Usage Example

"Most homeowners choose to pay off their mortgage over thirty years to keep monthly payments affordable."

Strong
pay off
pay down
liquidate
retire

Opposites of amortize

The opposite of amortize shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

incur
capitalize
accrue
See all opposites of amortize

• Nearby Words

amorpha
amorphousness
amortization
amortize
amount
amour
amp

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Amortize. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/amortize
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