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motorize

verb
mo·​tor·​ize | \ ˈmō-tə-ˌrīz How to pronounce motorize (audio) \
motorized; motorizing

Definition of motorize

transitive verb

1 : to equip with a motor
2 : to equip with motor vehicles

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Other Words from motorize

motorization \ ˌmō-​tə-​rə-​ˈzā-​shən How to pronounce motorization (audio) \ noun

Examples of motorize in a Sentence

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Adams is also partial to automated features like motorized hanging rods that can move up and down with the press of a button or a carousel-style shoe organizer. Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, "How Closet Designer Lisa Adams Dreams Up Celebrity-Worthy Spaces," 1 July 2019 Flush with surplus Army vehicles, the War Department intended to send a first-of-its-kind motorized expedition from the District of Columbia to San Francisco. al.com, "America’s military accomplished an amazing feat 100 years ago -- driving across country," 7 July 2019 Hey, one of the country's longest non-motorized, single-track trails. Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian, "The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2019," 6 June 2019 Lawn mowers are particularly important to check, along with your non-motorized equipment like rakes, hedge clippers, hoses, et cetera. Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, "The Ultimate Guide to Prepping Your Home for Spring," 25 Feb. 2019 These are your scrubs (apricot, sugar, salt, and bead varieties) and brushes (motorized or other types) that physically remove dead skin cells from your face. Sarah Jacoby, SELF, "This Is How Often You Should Actually Exfoliate Your Face," 22 Feb. 2019 Even better, many of the options are motorized, meaning they can be opened and closed from a wireless remote. Madeleine Bokan, House Beautiful, "These Custom Window Shades Are 30% Off," 15 Jan. 2019 Inside, an open floorplan and high ceilings are complemented by French oak eight-inch hardwood floors, waterfall quartz countertops, walnut motorized cabinetry, custom leaded crystal light fixtures, and furnishings by WRJ Interiors. Megan Barber, Curbed, "Mod mountain retreat asks $11.9M," 9 Nov. 2018 In a nod to self-sweeping brooms shown in movies and on TV, the shop has recently started selling its own motorized version. Candace Braun Davison, House Beautiful, "Watch These 'Magical' Brooms Glide On Their Own," 11 Oct. 2018

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First Known Use of motorize

circa 1913, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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