motorize
pronunciation
How to pronounce motorize in British English:
UK ['məʊtəraɪz]
How to pronounce motorize in American English:
US ['moʊtəˌraɪz]
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- Verb:
- equip with a motor vehicle
- equip with a motor
- equip with armed and armored motor vehicles
Word Origin
- motorize (v.)
- "to furnish with a motor or motors," 1901, from motor (n.) + -ize. Related: Motorized; motorizing; motorization.