How Do You Spell ICONIZE?

Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ɪkənˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "iconize" is spelled with the letter "i" followed by the letter "c." It then has the letters "o," "n," "i," "z," and "e." The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /aɪkənaɪz/. The emphasis is placed on the first syllable, which is pronounced as "ai." The second syllable is pronounced as "kuh," and the final syllable is pronounced as "naiz." This word refers to the act of turning something into an icon or symbol of something else.

ICONIZE Meaning and Definition

  1. Iconize is a verb that refers to the act of turning something or someone into an icon. Derived from the noun "icon," which typically represents a symbolic figure or image associated with cultural or religious significance, iconize denotes the process of elevating someone or something to an iconic status.

    When something is iconized, it means that it is regarded as highly representative, influential, or esteemed within a particular field or context. It involves granting the subject a level of importance, recognition, and admiration that is beyond ordinary or typical levels. The act of iconizing often involves transforming an individual, an object, or even an idea into a symbol that encapsulates certain values, attitudes, or ideals.

    Iconizing can occur in various realms, such as art, sports, entertainment, or social movements. For example, an artist may create a masterpiece that becomes iconized, signifying remarkable artistic achievement. Similarly, a legendary sports figure may be iconized, representing exceptional skill and accomplishments within their sport. In the realm of social movements or activism, a person who has made significant contributions to the cause may be iconized as a symbol of inspiration or change.

    Overall, iconizing is the act of bestowing iconic status upon something or someone, giving them a revered and celebrated place within a specific context or society.

Common Misspellings for ICONIZE

  • uconize
  • jconize
  • kconize
  • oconize
  • 9conize
  • 8conize
  • ixonize
  • ivonize
  • ifonize
  • icinize
  • icknize
  • iclnize
  • icpnize
  • ic0nize
  • ic9nize
  • icobize
  • icomize
  • icojize
  • icohize

Etymology of ICONIZE

The word "iconize" is derived from the noun "icon", which comes from the Late Latin word "icon", meaning "image" or "effigy". The Late Latin word itself traces back to the Greek word "eikṓn", meaning "likeness" or "image". The suffix "-ize", commonly seen in English, is added to the noun to form the verb "iconize", indicating the action of making or turning something into an icon or symbol.

Conjugate verb Iconize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have iconized
you would have iconized
he/she/it would have iconized
we would have iconized
they would have iconized

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been iconizing
you would have been iconizing
he/she/it would have been iconizing
we would have been iconizing
they would have been iconizing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would iconize
you would iconize
he/she/it would iconize
we would iconize
they would iconize

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be iconizing
you would be iconizing
he/she/it would be iconizing
we would be iconizing
they would be iconizing

FUTURE

I will iconize
you will iconize
he/she/it will iconize
we will iconize
they will iconize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be iconizing
you will be iconizing
he/she/it will be iconizing
we will be iconizing
they will be iconizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have iconized
you will have iconized
he/she/it will have iconized
we will have iconized
they will have iconized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been iconizing
you will have been iconizing
he/she/it will have been iconizing
we will have been iconizing
they will have been iconizing

IMPERATIVE

we Let´s iconize

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was iconizing
you were iconizing
he/she/it was iconizing
we were iconizing
they were iconizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

iconized

PAST PERFECT

I had iconized
you had iconized
he/she/it had iconized
we had iconized
they had iconized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been iconizing
you had been iconizing
he/she/it had been iconizing
we had been iconizing
they had been iconizing

PRESENT

I iconize
you iconize
he/she/it iconizes
we iconize
they iconize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am iconizing
you are iconizing
he/she/it is iconizing
we are iconizing
they are iconizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

iconizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have iconized
you have iconized
he/she/it has iconized
we have iconized
they have iconized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been iconizing
you have been iconizing
he/she/it has been iconizing
we have been iconizing
they have been iconizing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it iconize

SIMPLE PAST

I iconized
you iconized
he/she/it iconized
we iconized
they iconized

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