Definition of Subtilize

1. Verb. Mark fine distinctions and subtleties, as among words.

Generic synonyms: Discriminate, Know Apart

2. Verb. Make more subtle or refined.
Exact synonyms: Rarefy, Sublimate
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify

3. Verb. Make (senses) more keen.
Exact synonyms: Subtilise
Generic synonyms: Heighten, Sharpen

Definition of Subtilize

1. v. t. To make thin or fine; to make less gross or coarse.

2. v. i. To refine in argument; to make very nice distinctions.

Definition of Subtilize

1. [v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Subtilize

subtile
subtilely
subtileness
subtilenesses
subtiler
subtilest
subtilin
subtilins
subtilise
subtilisin
subtilisins
subtilities
subtility
subtilization
subtilizations
subtilize (current term)
subtilized
subtilizes
subtilizing
subtilties
subtilty
subtitle
subtitled
subtitles
subtitling
subtle
subtleness
subtlenesses
subtler
subtlest

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