objectivize

[ uhb-jek-tuh-vahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, ob·jec·tiv·ized, ob·jec·tiv·iz·ing.

1. to cause to become concrete or objective; objectify.

Other Words From

• ob·jecti·vi·zation noun
• unob·jectiv·ized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of objectivize¹

First recorded in 1855–60; objective + -ize

Example Sentences

Once thus externalized, objectivized, the ethical standard demanded homage from the individual.

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Gandha Baba, tuning himself with the cosmic force by certain yogic practices, was able to guide the lifetrons to rearrange their vibratory structure and objectivize the desired result.

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The third type represented the real constructive tendency, during his "normal" intervals when he objectivized these ideas in the form of speculations as to the origin of life, the laws of society, religion, etc.

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My guru, awake in God, knew this world to be nothing but an objectivized dream of the Creator.

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On recovery these fancies were objectivized into a most intense interest in diplomacy.

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