English verb: localize |
1. | localize (stative) identify the location or place of |
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| Samples | We localized the source of the infection.
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| Synonyms | localise, place |
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| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something |
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| Broader (hypernym) | locate, situate |
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2. | localize (stative) concentrate on a particular place or spot |
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| Samples | The infection has localized in the left eye.
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| Synonyms | focalise, focalize, localise |
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| Pattern of use | Something is ----ing PP |
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| Broader (hypernym) | lie |
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3. | localize (social) restrict something to a particular area |
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| Synonyms | localise |
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| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something |
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| Broader (hypernym) | restrict |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | draw |
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4. | localize (creation) locate |
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| Samples | The film is set in Africa.
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| Synonyms | localise, place, set |
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| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something PP |
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| Broader (hypernym) | present, represent, stage |
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