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English verb: channelize

1. channelize (motion) direct the course; determine the direction of travelling


Synonymschannelise, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, steer


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s something PP


Broader (hypernym)command, control


Narrower (hyponym)canalise, canalize, channel, conn, corner, crab, dock, helm, navigate, navigate, park, pilot, pull over, sheer, stand out, starboard, tree

2. channelize (creation) make a channel for; provide with a channel


SamplesChannelize the country for better transportation.


Synonymschannelise


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)build, construct, make

3. channelize (contact) send from one person or place to another


SamplesTransmit a message.


Synonymschannel, channelise, transfer, transmit, transport


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Something ----s something.
Somebody ----s something PP


Broader (hypernym)displace, move


Narrower (hyponym)bring, convey, fetch, get, project, propagate, release, send, send out, translate, turn

4. channelize (contact) cause to form a channel


SamplesChannelize a stream.


Synonymschannelise


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)straighten, straighten out









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