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What does the prefix lize mean?

The prefix "lize" is a variant of "ize", which comes from the Greek suffix "-izein". It means "to make" or "to become".

Here are some examples of how "lize" is used:

* Realize: To make something real or actual.

* Finalize: To make something final or complete.

* Civilize: To make something more civilized or cultured.

* Hospitalize: To make someone a patient in a hospital.

* Capitalize: To make something into capital.

It's important to note that "lize" is often used in conjunction with other prefixes, such as "de-" or "re-", to create words with opposite meanings.

* De-realize: To make something unreal or abstract.

* Re-capitalize: To restore capital to something.

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