Meaning of generalize in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈdʒɛn(ə)rəˌlaɪz/

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1. Verb

   generalize

   Etymology

   Middle English (in the sense ‘reduce to a general statement’): from general+ -ize

   Definitions

   1. draw from specific cases for more general cases
2. 2. speak or write in generalities

   Antonyms

   • specify
   • particularize
   • particularise
   • specialize
   • specialise
3. 3. cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public

   Examples

   • « bring into general or common use »
   • « They popularized coffee in Washington State »
   • « Relativity Theory was vulgarized by these authors »
4. 4. become systemic and spread throughout the body

   Examples

   • « this kind of infection generalizes throughout the immune system »