ize- root words — words with the ize- root

The root ize- comes from Greek izein, meaning to treat or coat with. 80 words in Dendril are built from it, including standardize, agonize, customize, tenderize, bastardize, lionize, moisturize, randomize, realizable, rubberize, stylize, winterize. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ize- root

Explore words with ize- — words containing the ize- root and sharing its sense of "to treat or coat with". Examples include standardize, agonize, customize, tenderize, bastardize, lionize, moisturize, randomize, realizable, rubberize, stylize, winterize. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ize- mean?

The ize- root means to treat or coat with, from Greek izein. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.