Definition of Subtilize in English :

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Subtilize meaning in English

Meaning of Subtilize in English

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Subtilize pronunciation in English

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Subtilize

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Verb

1. subtilize

mark fine distinctions and subtleties, as among words

2. rarefy, sublimate, subtilize

make more subtle or refined

3. subtilise, subtilize

make (senses) more keen

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Subtilize

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verb
1. (transitive)
to bring to a purer state; refine
2. 
to debate subtly
3. (transitive)
to make (the mind, etc) keener

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Subtilize

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verb transitive, verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈsubtilˌized or ˈsubtilˌizing
1. 
to make or become subtle
2. 
to discuss or argue with subtle distinctions

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Subtilize

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v. sub·til·ized, sub·til·iz·ing, sub·til·iz·es
v.tr.
To render subtle: "I need to tell stories. I find new friends, new listeners, subtilize my lies" (Helen Yglesias).
v.intr.
To argue or discuss with subtlety; make fine distinctions.

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