soberize

especially British, ��·��·��

[soh-buh-rahyz]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

soberized, soberizing

to make sober.

verb (used without object)

soberized, soberizing

Archaic.��to become sober.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of soberize¹

First recorded in 1700–10; sober + -ize

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Example Sentences

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He assures me he is now going on with very tolerable regularity; and I have given him, for this term, to soberize and methodize him a little, a private tutor ; and this tutor has won his heart by indulging him in his problem passion.

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sobering sober-minded

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