externalize

Definition of Externalize in English :

1. externalise, externalize, project

regard as objective

make external or objective, or give reality to

Example Sentences:
'language externalizes our thoughts'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Externalize

verb (transitive)

1.

to make external; give outward shape to

2. psychology

to attribute (one's own feelings) to one's surroundings

verb transitiveWord forms: exˈternalˌized or exˈternalˌizing

1.

to make external; embody

2.

exteriorize

tr.v. ex·ter·nal·ized, ex·ter·nal·iz·ing, ex·ter·nal·iz·es

1.

a. To make external.

b. To manifest externally: "Marriage is a nice way to externalize the private commitments made between you" (Patti Davis).

2. To attribute to outside causes.

3. To project or attribute (inner conflicts or feelings) to external circumstances or causes.