Stabilize Meaning
/ˈsteɪ.bəˌlaɪz/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
verbTo make stable.
verbTo become stable.
Sentence Examples
The authorities managed to stabilize the currency.
The authorities are striving in vain to stabilize the currency.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor gave medicine to ____ the patient's blood pressure.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
New regulations were introduced to ____ the market and protect small investors from losing money.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English stable Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Late Latin -izōder. Middle French -iserbor. Middle English -isen English -ize English stabilize From stable + -ize.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor gave medicine to ____ the patient's blood pressure.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
New regulations were introduced to ____ the market and protect small investors from losing money.