adverbialize

/ˌædvɚbɪˈɑɪlɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to convert or treat as an adverb or adverbial phrase, often to grammatically or logically rephrase a sentence or clause.

“The author decided to adverbialize the sentence to create a more vivid description.”

2. verb

to attribute or imply a quality or characteristic of an action, typically by means of an adverb or adverbial phrase.

“The artist tried to adverbialize the painting’s mood through the subtle use of colors.”

3. verb

to give an adverbial or descriptive quality to something, such as a situation, emotion, or action.

“The writer adverbialized the scene by using vivid metaphors to convey the atmosphere.”

Synonyms

  • attribute
  • convert
  • transform

Antonyms

  • deemphasize
  • deverbialize