verbalise

/ˈvɜː.bəl.aɪz/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈvɝː.bə.laɪz/ (ame, ipa)

verbalise — verb

  • verbalisepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • verbalises3rd person singular
  • verbalising-ing form
  • verbalisedpast simple

1. to put thoughts, feelings, or ideas into words instead of keeping them inside.

1.動詞及物 / 不及物C1
釋義

to put thoughts, feelings, or ideas into words instead of keeping them inside.

例句

Yumi finally verbalised her fear of moving to a new school.

verbalise + feeling noun

After the meeting, Noa verbalised the doubts several staff members shared.

verbalise + concern / doubt

同義詞
  • express

    broader everyday verb that can also cover writing, art, or behaviour

  • articulate

    more strongly suggests speaking clearly and in an organised way

  • voice

    often used for opinions or concerns said in public or formal settings

反義詞
  • suppress

    suggests deliberately pushing a feeling or reaction down

  • internalise

    suggests keeping thoughts or feelings inside instead of saying them aloud

文法句型

verbalise + noun (feeling / thought / concern)

verbalise + wh-clause

用法筆記

Often used when someone finally says a thought or feeling that has been difficult to explain. It can take a direct object, but it is also common without one when the focus is simply on beginning to speak openly.

常見錯誤

❌She verbalised the meeting time to me.
✅She told me the meeting time.
💡'verbalise' is usually about turning thoughts or feelings into words, not about giving ordinary factual information.