Stabilize means to make something steadynot moving or shaking; fixed in position or condition, balancedwell arranged so sides or forces are equal, or less likelyprobable; expected to happen or be true to change. It can also mean to become steady or more steady.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈsteɪbəlaɪz/
Easy pronunciation: STAY-buh-lyze (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: STAY.
Verb meaning to make stable or keep from fluctuating.
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Stabilize Meaning
to make something steady or keep it from changing too much
Part of speech: verb
Definition: make stable and keep from fluctuating or put into an equilibrium
Example: The drug stabilized her blood pressure.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- steady — Works well when the idea is making something less wobbly or less variable.
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Other Meanings of Stabilize
Meaning 2
to support something so it stays steady
Part of speech: verb
Definition: support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
Example: He braced himself against the wall to stabilize the ladder.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- brace — Works when stabilize means to support or hold something steady.
- steady — Fits this sense in contexts where the goal is to keep something from moving or shaking.
Meaning 3
to become steady or less changeable
Part of speech: verb
Definition: become stable or more stable
Example: The economy stabilized after several difficult months.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- steady — Can fit when something becomes less variable, though it is less exact than in the transitive senses.
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Stabilize Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- steady
support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
- brace
- steady
become stable or more stable
- steady
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse stabilize with destabilize, which means to make something less stable.
- Do not use brace as a general synonym in the sense of making prices, conditions, or a system stable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does stabilize mean?
Stabilize means to make something steady or less likely to change, or to become steady yourself.
What are common synonyms for stabilize?
Common synonyms include steady and, in some contexts, brace.
Is stabilize the same as stabilize?
There is only one spelling difference here: stabilize is the American spelling and stabilise is the British spelling of the same word.
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